City of Chicago v. Stein

The city of Chicago sought to have confirmed a special assessment to curb, grade and pave South Oakley avenue, in the city of Chicago, from West Eighteenth street to Blue Island avenue. The property of the appellant was assessed, and an agreed case was made up under section 103 of the Practice act and submitted to the superior court. The assessment was confirmed and this appeal has followed.

The appellant entered a special appearance and but one question is raised upon this record, viz., whether the certificate of publication filed by the publisher is sufficient to give the court jurisdiction…