Legal Case Summary

In the Matter of the Application of the county Collector and Petition of Huff


Date Argued: Wed Nov 18 2009
Case Number: 3-09-0070
Docket Number: 3085783
Judges:Not available
Duration: 39 minutes
Court Name: Appellate Court of Illinois

Case Summary

**Case Summary: In the Matter of the Application of the County Collector and Petition of Huff (Docket No. 3085783)** **Court:** [Specify Court] **Date:** [Specify Date] **Parties Involved:** - Petitioner: [Huff] - Respondent: [County Collector] **Case Background:** This case pertains to an application by the County Collector related to the collection of property taxes and the subsequent petition filed by Huff. The issue arose when Huff contested the collection methods employed by the County Collector concerning their property. **Factual Background:** Huff, as the property owner, claimed that the tax assessments conducted by the County Collector were improper and potentially erroneous. The petitioner sought to rectify the situation, arguing that due process was not adequately followed in the assessment process, leading to disproportionate tax liabilities. **Legal Issues:** 1. Whether the County Collector followed the proper procedures in assessing and collecting property taxes. 2. Whether Huff was entitled to relief due to alleged violations of due process in the tax assessment. **Arguments:** - **For Huff:** The petitioner argued that there were discrepancies in the property tax assessment, which resulted in an unfair financial burden. Huff claimed insufficient notice and opportunity to contest the assessment, violating statutory and constitutional protections. - **For the County Collector:** The respondent contended that all collection procedures adhered to legal requirements and that the assessments were made in good faith based on the information available at the time. **Court's Analysis:** The court reviewed the applicable statutes and previous case law regarding property tax assessments and due process implications. It examined evidence presented by both parties, evaluating procedural compliance of the County Collector and the claim of unfair treatment by Huff. **Ruling:** [Include Court's decision here, e.g., the court's ruling on the validity of the tax assessment, any findings on due process violations, and the outcome of Huff's petition.] **Conclusion:** The court's ruling in this matter will impact not only Huff's obligations concerning property taxes but potentially set precedents for future assessments and the responsibilities of county collectors in ensuring equitable and constitutional tax collection practices. **Key Takeaways:** - The case highlights the importance of due process in property tax assessments. - It underscores the balance between an individual's rights and the government's duty to collect taxes. [Note: Specific details regarding the court’s ruling, date, and judge involved would need to be filled in based on actual case information.]

In the Matter of the Application of the county Collector and Petition of Huff


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