Nichols v. City of Rock Island

This is an appeal from a decree of the circuit court of Rock Island County permanently enjoining and restraining the city of Rock Island, hereinafter called the city, from building a swimming pool, bathhouse, and parking lot in Long View Park, a park located within the city. The decree further prohibits the performance of any act or the expenditure of any public funds in connection with the proposed construction. The plaintiff-appellees, hereinafter called plaintiffs, sue as property owners and taxpayers. The city contends that none of the plaintiffs have a right to maintain this action.

Some…