City of Gary v. Johnson

STATON, Judge.

The City of Gary ("City") appeals a judgment in favor of Thomas Johnson, a private citizen and taxpayer, on Johnson's action to remove Councilman Cleveland Rouster from office and void City resolutions voted upon by Rouster. Three issues are presented:

I. Whether the trial court was required to grant City's Motion to Dismiss because Johnson lacked standing to seek Rouster's removal from office.

II. Whether the trial court erroneously granted Johnson's motion for partial summary judgment.

III. Whether the trial court erroneously voided Pending Resolution 90-40.

We conclude that…