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Remedies Keyed to Tabb, 8th
County of Cook v. Barrett
Citation:
36 Ill. App. 3d 623, 344 N.E.2d 540 (1975)Facts
Edward J. Barrett served as the elected County Clerk of Cook County from 1956 through 1970, a position of public trust requiring faithful performance of duties in the interest of the people. His salary was fixed by law as his only compensation. During his tenure, the County Board of Commissioners purchased and rented voting machines based on contracts and proposals submitted and recommended by Barrett. By virtue of his office and influence, his recommendations were tantamount to acceptance by the Board. Barrett was also responsible for awarding insurance contracts on the voting machines. The County alleged that Barrett abused his position by causing Shoup Voting Machine Corporation to secretly pay him approximately $180,000 between 1967 and 1970, and by receiving approximately $6,000 from Arthur Gallagher & Company for insurance contracts during the same period. The County sought a declaration of constructive trust and an accounting for all payments received by Barrett from these vendors throughout his entire tenure from 1956 to 1970.
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