Ames v. Schlaeger

Appellant, Howard Ames, who is the owner of real and personal property in the city of Chicago, instituted a suit in the circuit court of Cook county against appellee, as county treasurer and ex-officio county collector of Cook county, seeking to enjoin the collection of that part of the 1942 taxes which are claimed by him to be illegal. The suit was filed by appellant on behalf of himself and all other real and personal property taxpayers similarly situated. The complaint alleges that a total tax rate of $10.42 on each $100 of assessed valuation was levied for the benefit of Cook county, city…