Brunton v. American National Bank & Trust Co.

This action began on September 23, 1991, with the filing of a petition to form a new park district in the circuit court of Lake County. The territory to be incorporated into the new district consisted of approximately 14 square miles or 9,250 acres (Riverwoods Territory). Answers and objections were filed by owners of several properties included in the petition. Following discovery, the objectors filed a motion for summary judgment alleging that the Riverwoods Territory contained at least four parcels of property which were already part of other park districts. Specifically, Vernon Hills Park…