City of Mattoon v. Stump

This is still another appeal stemming from the special assessment proceeding which this court has had under consideration in City of Mattoon v. Stump, 414 Ill. 319, and City of Mattoon v. Stump, post, p. 149, in which an opinion has been filed this date. In the proceeding first referred to, we reversed the order confirming the special assessment lien as to the property owned by those appealing on the ground that the city ordinance authorizing the improvement was invalid. However, pending that appeal, the city elected to proceed with the improvement as permitted by section 84-75 the Local…