Chicago & Alton Railroad v. People ex rel. Begole

The treasurer of St. Clair county applied to the county court of said county for a judgment against the property of appellant for a balance of taxes levied by the city of East St. Louis for the year 1897, which appellant had refused to pay. Appellant appeared and made objection that the unpaid balance was levied and extended without authority of law. The objection was overruled and there was a judgment and order of sale.

The city of East St. Louis is organized under the general law for the incorporation of cities and villages, and the aggregate amount of taxes which it may levy in any one…