Markman v. City of Calumet

Mr. Presiding Justice Friend

delivered the opinion of the court.

Samuel K. Markman, Martin H. Finneran and Consoer, Townsend & Quinlan, a corporation, filed separate suits against city of Calumet City to recover for services claimed to have been performed by them as attorney, commissioner and engineers, respectively, in connection with a special assessment proceeding for the construction of sewers in Calumet City. The three suits were consolidated and tried together before the court without a jury, resulting in judgment in favor of Markman for $3,500, Finneran for $1,500 and Consoer, Townsend &…