Thygesen v. Callahan
Illinois Supreme Court
385 N.E.2d 699 (1979)

- Written by Darius Dehghan, JD
Facts
The Illinois legislature passed the Currency Exchange Act (CEA). Under § 19.3 of the CEA, the director of the Division of Financial Institutions (the director) (defendant) was authorized to set the maximum rates that currency exchanges could charge for cashing checks and issuing money orders. The director was required to set reasonable rates. Thomas Thygesen (plaintiff), an owner of a currency exchange, brought suit. Thygesen contended that § 19.3 was an unlawful delegation of legislative power. The circuit court found that § 19.3 was valid, and Thygesen appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Moran, J.)
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