People Ex Rel. Skonberg v. Paxton

This is a proceeding in Quo Warranto brought by the State’s Attorney of Henry County to determine the authority by which Defendant, Calvin A. Paxton held office as Alderman for the City of Geneseo. From an order of ouster entered by the Circuit Court of Henry County, Defendant appeals.

The facts are not in dispute. The City of Geneseo is a municipal corporation organized under a special act of the General Assembly. The city charter provides, “All vacancies that shall occur in the Board of Aldermen, shall be filled by the remaining members of the said Board of Aldermen, by their appointment…