Hofius v. Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp.

Counsel agree that there is but a single question presented by this appeal. As phrased by appellant: “Does the construction and maintenance of a water main under the surface of a county highway for the purpose of supplying water to private custom ers, constitute an additional burden entitling the owner of the fee in the highway to compensation?” The appellees state the question: “The only question to be decided by this court is as to whether the plaintiff is entitled as a matter of law to compensation for the installation by the village of such a line within the limits of the highway.”

Appellee…