Ernat v. State

This is a claim brought by Richard Ernat and James Ernat against the State of Illinois. In their complaint the Ernats allege that in the spring of 1970, they, along with Ignatius Ernat, Anne Ernat, Janice Ernat, and Marlene Ernat, entered into negotiations concerning the sale of 221.42 acres of land located in La Salle County with the State and Department of Conservation. The Ernats negotiated with Truman Esmond whom they claim was an agent for the State. Attached to the complaint is an agreement for warranty deed signed by Ignatius Ernat and Anne Ernat and by Truman Esmond, purportedly as an…