Watts v. Village of River Forest

Per Curiam :

This is a special assessment proceeding for curbing, grading and paving with macadam Forest avenue and other streets in the village of River Forest, at an estimated cost of $57,247.60, of which appellant was assessed $6780.99.

On the hearing on legal objections appellant contended that Forest avenue had not been opened through his property, and that the land necessary for the improvement had not been acquired by and was not in the possession 'of the village authorities. In support of this contention he offered in evidence a map from the county map department of Cook county. He…