taxpayer challenge (Illinois) · Go Syfert
← Illinois issues

taxpayer challenge in Illinois

23 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1966–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Illinois courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Martini v. Netschgreen
illappct · 1995 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Martini v. Netsch, 272 Ill.

2016Martini v. Netsch, 272 Ill.

33
Lyons v. Ryangreen
ill · 2002 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Id.; Lyons v. Ryan, 201 Ill. 2d 529, 534-35 (2002). ¶ 25 The nature of Veazey’s declaratory judgment claim falls squarely within those cases that have recognized a taxpayer challenge to the wrongful depletion of public funds.

2016Id.; Lyons v. Ryan, 201 Ill. 2d 529, 534-35 (2002). ¶ 25 The nature of Veazey’s declaratory judgment claim falls squarely within those cases that have recognized a taxpayer challenge to the wrongful depletion of public funds.

33
In Re Application of County Treasurergreen
ill · 1989 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997A taxpayer may challenge an assessment on the basis of either actual or * * * constructive fraud. [citation] A presumption exists that a tax is just and that the officers levying it have honestly discharged their duties [citation]; the burden is on the taxpayer to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that the taxing authorities have not exercised their honest judgment and that the assessment is constructively fraudulent." In re Application of County Treasurer, 131 Ill.2d 541, 550-51 , 137 Ill. *445 Dec. 561, 546 N.E.2d 506 (1989) (hereafter Ford Motor Company ).

1997A taxpayer may challenge an assessment on the basis of either actual or *** constructive fraud. [Citation.] A presumption exists that a tax is just and that the officers levying it have honestly discharged their duties [citation]; the burden is on the taxpayer to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that the taxing authorities have not exercised their honest judgment and that the assessment is constructively fraudulent.” In re Application of the County Treasurer, 131 Ill. 2d 541, 550-51 (1989) (hereafter Ford Motor Co.).

23
Fredman Bros. Furniture Co. v. Department of Revenuegreen
ill · 1985 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Fredman Brothers Furniture Co., 109 Ill. 2d at 212-13, 215. 16 ¶ 39 We find that the Pension Fund lacked jurisdiction to make the change to Ray’s pension benefit.

2018Fredman Brothers Furniture Co., 109 Ill. 2d at 212-13, 215. 16 ¶ 39 We find that the Pension Fund lacked jurisdiction to make the change to Ray’s pension benefit.

22

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Brockamp green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2004At the least it tells us that Congress would likely have wanted to decide explicitly whether, or just where and when, to expand the statute’s limitations periods, rather than delegate to the courts a generalized power to do so wherever a court concludes that equity so requires.’ ” Sundance Homes, 195 Ill. 2d at 272 , 746 N.E.2d at 263-64 , quoting Brockamp, 519 U.S. at 352-53 , 136 L.

2004At the least it tells us that Congress would likely have wanted to decide explicitly whether, or just where and when, to expand the statute’s limitations periods, rather than delegate to the courts a generalized power to do so wherever a court concludes that equity so requires.’ ” Sundance Homes, 195 Ill. 2d at 272 , 746 N.E.2d at 263-64 , quoting Brockamp, 519 U.S. at 352-53 , 136 L.

32001–2004
Malec v. City of Belleville green
illappct · 2008
2 sentences

2011Malec, 384 Ill.

2011Malec, 384 Ill.

22011–2011
Springfield Rare Coin Galleries, Inc. v. Johnson green
ill · 1986
2 sentences

2010Springfield Rare Coin Galleries, Inc., 115 Ill. 2d at 231 , 503 N.E.2d at 304 .

2010Springfield Rare Coin Galleries, Inc., 115 Ill. 2d at 231 , 503 N.E.2d at 304 .

22010–2010
Libby, McNeill & Libby v. Stratton green
ill · 1935
2 sentences

2007Libby, 359 Ill. at 399 .

2007Libby, 359 Ill. at 399 .

22007–2007
Sundance Homes, Inc. v. County of Du Page green
ill · 2001
2 sentences

2004At the least it tells us that Congress would likely have wanted to decide explicitly whether, or just where and when, to expand the statute’s limitations periods, rather than delegate to the courts a generalized power to do so wherever a court concludes that equity so requires.’ ” Sundance Homes, 195 Ill. 2d at 272 , 746 N.E.2d at 263-64 , quoting Brockamp, 519 U.S. at 352-53 , 136 L.

2004At the least it tells us that Congress would likely have wanted to decide explicitly whether, or just where and when, to expand the statute’s limitations periods, rather than delegate to the courts a generalized power to do so wherever a court concludes that equity so requires.’ ” Sundance Homes, 195 Ill. 2d at 272 , 746 N.E.2d at 263-64 , quoting Brockamp, 519 U.S. at 352-53 , 136 L.

22004–2004
Illinois Association of Realtors v. Stermer green
illappct · 2014
1 sentence

2021Illinois Ass’n of Realtors v. Stermer, 2014 IL App (4th) 130079, ¶ 29 .

12021–2021
In Re Application of Rosewell green
ill · 1985
1 sentence

1989(In re Application of Rosewell (1985), 106 Ill. 2d 311, 318 .) A presumption exists that a tax is just and that the officers levying it have honestly discharged their duties (People ex rel.

11989–1989
Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago Ex Rel. O'Keeffe v. Ingram Corp. green
ill · 1981
2 sentences

1988O’Keeffe v. Ingram Corp. (1981), 85 Ill. 2d 458 , 426 N.E.2d 860 ), to permit derivative appellate standing to a taxpayer to challenge an award of attorney fees assessed against a governmental body, in a narrow ruling to protect the public interest.

1988O’Keeffe v. Ingram Corp. (1981), 85 Ill. 2d 458 , 426 N.E.2d 860 ), to permit derivative appellate standing to a taxpayer to challenge an award of attorney fees assessed against a governmental body, in a narrow ruling to protect the public interest.

11988–1988
Andrews v. Foxworthy green
ill · 1978
2 sentences

1980In that case the court ruled that since publication had not been timely, “the tax resulting from the increase in assessment is invalid.” ( 71 Ill. 2d 13, 23 , 373 N.E.2d 1332, 1336 .) Andrews v. Foxworthy arose out of a taxpayer challenge where the taxes at issue were initially paid under protest pursuant to the statutorily prescribed remedy.

1980In that case the court ruled that since publication had not been timely, “the tax resulting from the increase in assessment is invalid.” ( 71 Ill. 2d 13, 23 , 373 N.E.2d 1332, 1336 .) Andrews v. Foxworthy arose out of a taxpayer challenge where the taxes at issue were initially paid under protest pursuant to the statutorily prescribed remedy.

11980–1980
Bowman v. County of Lake green
ill · 1963
2 sentences

1966The equitable doctrine of laches is applicable to taxpayers' actions, ( Bowman v. County of Lake, (1963) 29 Ill.2d 268, 280 , and if a taxpayer has stood by without asserting his rights until the grantee has proceeded by partial or complete use under the grant, the defense of laches would be applicable against the taxpayer and the defense of estoppel against the public authorities, including the State.

1966The equitable doctrine of laches is applicable to taxpayers’ actions, (Bowman v. County of Lake, (1963) 29 Ill.2d 268, 280 , and if a taxpayer has stood by without asserting his rights until the grantee has proceeded by partial or complete use under the grant, the defense of laches would be applicable against the taxpayer and the defense of estoppel against the public authorities, including the State.

11966–1966

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-615 (7) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (5) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-101 (5) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619.1 (4) IL § 805 ILCS 5/1.01 (4) IL § 105 ILCS 5/10-2 (3) IL § 105 ILCS 5/24-16 (3) IL § 105 ILCS 5/34-85 (3) IL § 65 ILCS 5/1-5-1 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-701 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/20-103 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-102 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 58 (1947–2025) PA 37 (1931–2026) TX 34 (1920–2022) IL 23 (1966–2021) NJ 22 (1980–2025) NY 21 (1895–2021) OR 18 (1947–2025) CT 16 (1991–2019) AL 15 (1977–2018) IN 13 (1953–2016) WI 12 (1940–2023) MO 10 (1887–2016) FL 9 (1970–2022) IA 9 (1937–2012) MI 8 (1896–2020) WA 8 (1984–2023) OH 8 (1973–2019) MN 8 (1953–2023) AZ 8 (1992–2012) CO 7 (1922–2019) OK 6 (1924–2025) KY 5 (1918–2009) KS 5 (1988–2014) MD 4 (1987–2017) VA 4 (1985–2008) ID 4 (2008–2021) NM 4 (1937–2020) NC 3 (1979–2024) GA 3 (2007–2022) HI 3 (1982–2014) VT 3 (1989–2018) WY 2 (1981–2017) TN 2 (2003–2017) PR 2 (1954–1956) DC 2 (1991–1992) UT 2 (2012–2016) NE 2 (2004–2006)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

← Caselaw search · G Cite Topics · Brief Check