People Ex Rel. Curtin v. Heizer

Plaintiff, the State of Illinois, on the relation of certain-landowner-taxpayers, filed its quo warranto complaint in the circuit court of Randolph County contesting the validity of the organization .of the Prairie Du Rocher Fire Protection District. Defendant district trustees answered, justifying their position by setting forth in full the records of the former county court of Randolph County establishing the fire protection district. The circuit court entered judgment in favor of defendants, holding that the district had been lawfully created and that they were properly holding positions…