Grunewald v. City of Chicago

Appellees, in an action for damages to their lands by reason of the change of grade of streets, sidewalks and an alley in the construction of the north viaduct approach to the bridge spanning the Chicago river at Wabash avenue, and the construction of a ramp in the south half of East Kinzie street, recovered a verdict upon which judgment was entered against appellant, the city of Chicago. Appeal was taken to the Appellate Court where appellees filed a motion to transfer the cause to this court on the ground that the action is in the nature of a condemnation suit and, under the Eminent Domain…