In this case, Springfield Township of Franklin County brought a suit against John H. Quick, the Auditor and William Robeson, the Treasurer of Franklin County. The township argued that they were entitled to certain funds from the county treasury which had been withheld by Quick and Robeson on account of an alleged debt due from them to said county. The Supreme Court held that it was not within their power to decide upon any question as to whether or not there was a debt due from Springfield Township; rather, such questions should be decided in accordance with state law governing taxation disputes between counties and townships. Furthermore, since no action had been taken by either party regarding the dispute prior to bringing suit before the court, it could not grant relief for either side in this matter.

In the dissenting opinion of this case, Justice Grier argued that the plaintiff had no right to sue for a refund of taxes paid on property owned by them. He reasoned that since they were not in possession or control of the property at the time it was assessed and taxed, they could not be considered an aggrieved party. Furthermore, he noted that even if there was some error in assessing or taxing their property, such errors should have been addressed before payment was made as opposed to after. In conclusion, Justice Grier held that because Springfield Township did not possess any legal interest in the land when it was assessed and taxed nor did they suffer any injury from its taxation; therefore their claim for a refund must fail.