Chicago Terminal Transfer Co. v. City of Chicago

This is an appeal from a judgment of the county court of Cook county confirming a special assessment. That portion of the ordinance providing for the improvement which is necessary to be considered is as follows:

“An ordinance for the improvement, curbing and paving of South Ashland avenue, from the south line of the street railway right of way on West Twelfth street to the north line of the street railway right of way on West Twenty-second street, in the city of Chicago, county of Cook, and State of Illinois:

“Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Chicago:

“Section 1. That a local…