City of Chicago v. Vulcan Iron Works

This was an action of ejectment, brought by the Vulcan Iron Works against the city of Chicago. In the declaration plaintiff claims title in fee simple in the premises described, and avers an eviction by the city. It is hdmitted the deeds and documents introduced in evidence by plaintiff show prima fade the fee simple title to the premises in him. The defence interposed was, the city had condemned the premises for a public street, and to establish that defence offered to give in evidence the assessment roll for opening or extending the street over the premises in question. The evidence…