Skoufes v. Cook County Treasurer

On May 9, 1984, Nick J. Skoufes received from the Treasurer of Cook County $253,229.89, which had been deposited pursuant to the Probate Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 3, par. 307; Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 3, par. 24 — 20) as his share of the estate of Katherine Skoufes, who died intestate in 1974. The trial court denied Skoufes’ request for interest on the money which had been deposited with the treasurer between 1974 and 1976. Skoufes appeals that order, contending that he is entitled to interest.

Mr. Skoufes’ share of the estate of the deceased was deposited with the Cook County Treasurer…