Reid v. Smith

The circuit court of Sangamon county, on the complaint of James S. Reid, held invalid the ac of July 26, 1939, entitled “An act regulating wages of aborers, mechanics and other workmen employed under :ontracts for public works,” which became a law without the approval of the Governor. The court permanently enjoined the Director of Public Works and Buildings, the Auditor of Public Accounts and the State Treasurer fr< m awarding a certain contract or from paying any mon:y from the State treasury upon the performance of it. 'I he issue was made by motion to strike and dismiss the com jlaint,…