City of Highland Park, Special Assessment No. 389 v. Edward Hines Lumber Co.

Judgment of confirmation of a special assessment is challenged by objectors in their appeal.

The levy of assessment was to pay the cost of pavement, curbs, gutters and sidewalks in Oakwood Avenue and storm sewer in Mulberry Place. The total amount of the assessment was $163,769.88, of which $98,259.93 was assessed against Highland Park, and the balance of $65,509.95 spread over fifty-six properties.

The owners of fifty-one of the parcels filed legal and benefit objections which were overruled.

The objectors’ contention is that the assessor used an erroneous method, described as a “front foot…