Elmhurst National Bank v. Village of Bellwood

Plaintiff, the appellee, a taxpayer of the village of Bell-wood, sought to enjoin the village officials from issuing, selling or negotiating certain judgment-funding bonds. The only issue presented is the validity of the ordinance providing for the bonds. The trial court, to which the cause was submitted on complaint, answer, and amended answer, held the ordinance invalid and granted an injunction as prayed. The trial judge certified that the validity of an ordinance is involved and that in his opinion the public interest requires a direct appeal to this court.

The ordinance in question…