Acme Printing Ink Co. v. Nudelman

The issue is whether the provisions of the Retailers’ Occupation Tax act apply to manufacturers and distributors of printing ink. Plaintiffs filed a class suit in the circuit court of Cook county to enjoin the Director of Finance and the Attorney General from requiring them and others similarly situated to pay such a tax on sales of printing ink. The bill also sought to restrain application of certain rules and regulations of the Department of Finance. The circuit court denied the injunction and dismissed the bill for want of equity. The appeal comes directly to this court because the revenue…