Latham v. Village of Wilmette

This is an appeal from a judgment of the county court of Cook county confirming a special assessment for the paving, curbing and improving of Hill street, in the village of Wilmette. Certain objections were filed by lot owners, which were overruled. No evidence was offered on objections, to be heard by a jury, and the court confirmed the assessment. This appeal is prosecuted, and appellants contend the court erred in overruling legal objections interposed, for these reasons: First, the ordinance does not specify the nature, character, locality and description of the proposed improvement, as…