Town of Cheney's Grove v. Vanscoyoc

This case involves the validity of “An act in relation to the liability of treasurers or custodians of public funds, and the enforcement thereof,” approved May 7, 1932, in force July 1, 1932. (Laws of 1932, p. 61.) The contention is that the statute is unconstitutional because it is in conflict with section 10 of article 1 of the constitution of the United States and section 14 of article 2 of the constitution of Illinois, both of which prohibit the enactment of any ex post facto law or law impairing the obligation of contracts.

The statute provides that no action shall lie against the…