Edward P. Allison Co. v. Village of Dolton

This is an action to recover money allegedly paid under duress to defendant village as license and inspection fees and for a declaration that the provisions of the ordinance under which such fees were collected are either invalid or inapplicable to the plaintiff. The trial court entered judgment for the defendant. The plaintiff appeals directly to this court, the trial judge having certified that the validity of a municipal ordinance is involved and that the public interest requires a direct appeal.

Plaintiff was issued a certificate of registration as an electrical contractor by the city of…