Leuch v. Egelhoff

It is established that during the time the plaintiff was special counsel for the city of Cedarburg the tree trimmers were hired, the work was being done, and the first pay ment of $500 was made on July 30, 1946. Defendants assert, therefore, that plaintiff is estopped from pursuing this action.

Plaintiff is a taxpayer and brings this action for himself and on behalf of all other taxpayers and property owners of the city of Cedarburg. In McGowan v. Paul (1910), 141 Wis. 388, 392, 123 N. W. 253, the right of a taxpayer to bring action was questioned, and it was stated:

“It would not militate…