Springer v. City of Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Appellate Court for the First District;— heard in that 'court on appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. R. S. Tuthill, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Craig
This was an action to recover damages alleged to have been caused to the property of appellant by the construction of the Jackson street bridge and viaduct, and the approach on Canal street, by the city of Chicago. On a trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of defendant, the city of Chicago. The court overruled a motion for a new trial, and rendered judgment on the verdict. On appeal to the Appellate Court the judgment was affirmed.
The improvement was completed by the city in July or August, 1888. During the month the improvement was completed, Horace A. Hurlbut commenced negotiations…
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