Edgar County Motions To Dismiss RIDES-MTD’s Amended Complaint –

PARIS, IL. (ECWd) –

Edgar County has filed an answer, in the form of a Motion to Dismiss, to the amended complaint filed against them by RIDES Mass Transit District (“RIDES-MTD”).

This suit deals with the funds remaining after dissolution of the East Central Mass Transit District – something we brought up almost four years ago.

In the Motion to Dismiss, the county argues that:

• Failure to comply with the Code of Civil Procedure
• Plaintiff failed to allege the Treasurer made any promises, etc
• Edgar County’s Resolution is void ab initio because the county lacked statutory authority (Dillon’s Rule)
• In absence of statutory authority it would constitute an impermissible gift
• Lack of prior appropriation of the funds defeats any obligation to pay
• Sufficient facts not alleged for promissory estoppel
• Laches (too much time passed)
• Sufficient facts not alleged to support an enforceable contract

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