original_query: What was the reason for the decision to allow the cases to proceed in February 1941?
query: What was the reason for the decision to allow the lawsuits against road construction companies and highway contractors to proceed in February 1941?
answer: A circuit court judge's earlier ruling that Craig lacked the authority to initiate the lawsuits was overturned in February 1941, allowing the cases to proceed.  The previous ruling stated that the lawsuits should have been brought by the state tax commission chairman instead.