Mid-City Trust & Savings Bank v. City of Chicago

George C. McCarthy appeals from a decree (entered upon a master’s report) which denied him, an attorney’s first lien of $2,561.25 on an award in condemnation proceedings commenced by the city of Chicago.

The instant suit was brought by the Mid-City Trust & Saving's Bank, the present owner of the premises, and the Chicag’o Title and Trust Company, trustee under a trust deed conveying them. The complaint made defendants the city and a number of persons who it was thoug'ht might have claims. The city has indicated its willingness to abide by the order of the court with reference to the payment of…