Union Building Ass'n v. City of Chicago

It is very apparent, from the record in this case, that the proceedings relative to the original assessment Avere, from their first inception and through every stage, totally Amid. In 1858, the street in question Avas raised to grade, curb Avails built upon both sides thereof, filled, and paved Avith stone pavement, by special assessment upon real estate deemed specially benefited.

Being thus-situated, the original.ordinance Avas passed under the recommendation of the board of public Avorks, in the same form, ordering the curb Avails on Washington street, from the Avest line of State to the…