Weeks v. Hoffman

The county adopted an appropriation ordinance under which it proposed to use general funds for the purpose of constructing a sewage treatment plant, a trunk sewer line and certain drainage facilities, all serving a localized area in DuPage County. Plaintiffs, as taxpayers, sued to enjoin the approval and expenditure of the funds. The court ordered the writ to issue.

The defendants, as treasurer and auditor of DuPage County respectively, argue on appeal that general authority is given to the county to “manage the county funds and county business, except as otherwise specifically provided # * *”…