Fergus v. City of CoLumbus

This is a taxpayer’s action, — an ao*83tion authorized by sections 1777 and 1778, of the Revised Statutes. These statutes permit a taxpayer, who observes a misapplication of the funds of the city, of which he is a taxpayer, or the abuse of its corporate powers, or the execution or performance of any contract made in its behalf, which contravenes any law or ordinance, to appeal to court for an injunction restraining such acts, the city solicitor having declined to bring the suit. This right of action is similar to the right of action which the stockholders of a private corporation possess without…