Illinois Supreme Court September 15, 1874 (Chicago & Pacific Railroad v. Stein)

Mr. Justice Craig

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This was an action brought by appellees, in the circuit court of Cook county, against the Chicago & Pacific Eailroad Company to recover damages claimed to have been sustained by reason of the construction and maintenance of a bridge, its piers and protections, by appellant, across the north branch of the Chicago river.