Derby v. West Chicago Park Commissioners

Baker, J.:

The judgment to which this writ of error runs is a confirmation of a special assessment upon property of William M. Derby, plaintiff in error, levied by the West Chicago Park Commissioners, for the improvement of portions of Warren avenue, West Washington street and West Fortieth street, in the city of Chicago, as a boulevard or driveway. For the improvement the property of plaintiff in error was assessed §53,910.14.

It is alleged in the petition of the park commissioners that these portions of streets were turned over by ordinance of the city council of the city of Chicago, pursuant…