People Ex Rel. Bonefeste v. B.D.H. Rentals

Appellants, a group of tax objectors (objectors) in Sangamon County, appeal the trial court’s grant of summary judgment for applicants, the treasurer for Sangamon County and intervenor Springfield School District No. 186 (District). We affirm.

In 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993, objectors paid their real estate taxes levied on behalf of the District under protest and filed objections with the circuit court. The objections remained pending until January 1994, when the District intervened. Both parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment. The trial court granted summary judgment for the District…