People ex rel. Sandusky v. Kral

In April, 1944, the Board of Trustees of the town of Cicero passed a resolution over the veto of the president of the town, appointing defendant, Joseph S. Krai, superintendent of police. Quo warranto proceedings were brought against him resulting in a judgment of ouster from which he appeals.

May 4, 1944, a complaint in quo warranto was filed by Thomas J. Courtney, State’s Attorney of Cook County, on behalf of the people on the relation of Henry J. Sandusky, against Joseph S. Krai who, it was alleged, was acting as chief of police of the town of Cicero without lawful authority. The prayer was…