Mensik v. Smith

18 Ill.2d 572 (1960)

166 N.E.2d 265

C. ORAN MENSIK et al., Appellees,

v.

ELBERT S. SMITH, Auditor of Public Accounts, et al., Appellants. — (JOHN SELSKY et al., Intervenors, Appellees.)

No. 35305.

Supreme Court of Illinois.

Opinion filed January 22, 1960.

Rehearing denied March 28, 1960.

GRENVILLE BEARDSLEY, Attorney General, of Springfield, (BARNABAS F. SEARS, and WILLIAM S. BODMAN, both of Chicago, of counsel,) for appellants.

WILLIAM A. CUNNEA, and L.A. WESCOTT, both of Chicago, (JOHN A. BROWN, of counsel,) for appellees.

GEORGE S. LAVIN, and ROSENTHAL & SCHANFIELD, both of Chicago, (WILLIAM P.…