Tait v. County of Sangamon

The plaintiff, George Tait, brought this declaratory judgment action on behalf of himself and all other persons similarly situated, alleging that a portion of costs assessed against him and all other class members in collateral criminal proceedings were not authorized by statute. The trial court granted the motion to dismiss made by the defendant, the county of Sangamon, ruling that the plaintiff’s claim was not an appropriate one for declaratory relief.

After pleading guilty to the offense of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor, Tait was sentenced to supervision and ordered to…