Chicago General Railway Co. v. City of Chicago

This is an action of debt brought by the city of Chicago, against plaintiff in error, to recover damages on its bond in the sum of §25,000. Damages were assessed at §2250, and judgment rendered for that amount and costs, from which plaintiff in error prosecutes this writ. •

The facts in the case are uncontroverted. In February, 1892, the city passed an ordinance granting to plaintiff in error authority to construct, maintain and operate a street railway on Twenty-second and other streets in the city, upon certain terms and conditions, among* which was the following:

“Sec: 8. Per mile tax.—The…