Askin & Marine Co. v. State, 5 Ill. Ct. Cl. 124 (1925)

May 1, 1925 · Illinois Court of Claims · No. 32
5 Ill. Ct. Cl. 124
Askin & Marine Company, Claimant, vs. State of Illinois, Respondent

(No. 32

Claimant awarded $350.00.)

Askin & Marine Company, Claimant, vs. State of Illinois, Respondent.

Opinion filed May 1, 1925.

Franchise tax — when refund may he made. Where there was an error in the payment of the franchise tax and fees, and no objection is made by the State, the court may recommend an allowance of a refund.

Noah Gullett, for claimant.

Oscar E. Carlstrom, Attorney General; Edward C. Fitch, Assistant Attorney General, for respondent.

Mr. Chief Justice Clarity

delivered the opinion of the court:

This is a claim for refund on account of payment made in error of franchise tax and fees to the Secretary of State. The Attorney General making no objections to the allowance of the claim and it appearing to the court that the claim is just and equitable, it is recommended that an allowance of $350.00 be made to the claimant.