Opinion ID: 2087167
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Heading: Williams' Motion to Dismiss

Text: On May 16, 1990, Williams filed a motion to dismiss McDunn's petition. The motion alleged, inter alia, that petitioner's election contest was not timely filed. The trial court agreed with Williams, and on June 29, 1990, dismissed McDunn's entire petition. On July 26, 1990, after filing a motion for a direct appeal to this court, which was denied, McDunn filed an appeal with the appellate court and requested an expedited schedule for disposition. The appellate court reversed the trial court's dismissal of McDunn's petition on September 28, 1990. The appellate court's mandate was stayed, however, while Williams filed a petition for leave to appeal with this court. This court denied Williams' petition for leave to appeal, and McDunn's case was reinstated on October 30, 1990. McDunn v. Williams (1990), 204 Ill.App.3d 332.