Everett v. City of Marquette

Complainant, in the year 1868, erected a brick block on the corner of Main and Front streets in Marquette village, and obtained the permission of the common council to make openings in the sidewalks for the purposes of stairways to the basement story. The consent was given by a vote of the common council in response to his petition. The stairways were constructed, and have been in use ever since, with proper railings for the protection of those using the sidewalks, and they add largely to the value of the building. After the construction of the block Marquette was incorporated as a city. In…