City of Chicago v. Johnson

This was an action of ejectment, brought by "William S. Johnson against the city of Chicago, to recover a piece of land fronting on Halsted street, and running back through the depth of the block, and which is described with sufficient definiteness in the declaration. It is claimed, the premises in question constitute a part of Pratt street, in the city of Chicago, and whether they are a part of the street, or are the private property of plaintiff, subject to no easement in favor of the public, was the real question tried in the court below. Ho question was made as to the title of plaintiff,…