People Ex Rel. Carey v. Forberg

These are consolidated appeals from two quo warranto orders that ousted Robert D. Forberg from his position as chief of police of the city of Markham, Illinois. The dispositive issue in these appeals is whether the trial courts erred in entering the judgments of ouster. There is no dispute among the parties concerning the material facts.

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Since 1957, what is now the city of Markham has been subject to provisions which are presently in division 2.1 of article 10, Illinois Municipal Code. These provisions authorized a municipality like Markham to create a Board of Fire and Police Commissioners…