Welch v. Johnson

Defendant David N. Johnson appeals from a judgment of the appellate court reversing the circuit court of Cook County’s summary judgment in favor of defendant, voiding the results of the April 2, 1991, election for the office of mayor of the City of Harvey, Illinois, and ordering a special election for that office. (214 Ill. App. 3d 478.) We reverse.

INTRODUCTION

As there is no dispute as to the underlying facts and procedural history of this case, as set out in the appellate court’s opinion, we will refer to the history and facts only as necessary to give a frame of reference for our decision.

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