City of Chicago v. Max

This was a proceeding to levy and collect a supplemental assessment to cover a deficiency in the cost of curbing, grading and paving with brick the alley between East Eighty-ninth street, East Ninetieth street, Commercial avenue and Exchange avenue, in the city of Chicago. The engineer’s estimate of the cost of the original proceeding was $4531.50. The county court on the original hearing made certain reductions and confirmed the estimated roll for $4501.50. When the bids were received for doing the work it was found that they exceeded the estimated cost of the improvement. On January 14,…