Village of Glenview v. Northfield Woods Water & Utility Co.

Plaintiff, the Village of Glenview, sought a declaratory judgment in the circuit court of Cook County that defendant, Northfield Woods Water and Utility Co., Inc. (hereinafter Northfield), was not entitled to a water connection fee pursuant to the contract between the parties. Defendant answered plaintiff’s complaint and filed a counterclaim alleging an entitlement to an accounting for water connection fees. Plaintiff made a motion for summary judgment. The trial court granted the motion and entered a declaratory judgment order in favor of plaintiff.

On appeal, the issues for review are (1)…