Town of La Grange v. Auchinleck

The Town of LaGrange appeals from a trial court order dismissing its action against Robert J. Auchinleck. The dispute centers on the Town's attempt to remove Auchinleck from office as its police chief and Auchinleck's refusal to return property and records which are in his possession by virtue of his position as police chief. The Town brought an action in circuit court attempting to compel the return of the records. At the close of the Town's evidence, the circuit court dismissed the action, finding that the Town had not followed the statutory procedure required for the removal of Auchinleck.…