Cook County v. Thomas Recreational Vehicle

This is an appeal of an order of the Circuit Court of Cook County dismissing a complaint brought by Cook County officials (hereinafter called “the County”), alleging Thomas Recreational Vehicle, Thomas Egan, registered agent, (hereinafter called “defendant”), violated the Cook County Building Ordinance.

The question presented on appeal is whether the Cook County Building Ordinance applies to a trailer which has electrical and plumbing connections to local power, water and sewers and which is being used as a sales office.

The defendant has been using a mobile home trailer as a sales office in…