County of Cook v. Chicago Copper & Chemical Co.

The County of Cook instituted eminent domain proceedings by which it sought to acquire a portion of the property of the Chicago Copper & Chemical Company, in Blue Island, Illinois, for public use. Respondent filed a traverse and motion to dismiss the petition and the cause was thereafter dismissed as to it on motion of the county. On application for costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees, the court allowed respondent $1,000 for attorneys’ fees, $100 for services rendered by a real estate expert and $350 expenses incurred in the preparation of plans by a surveyor. No complaint is made as to the…