Busekrus v. State

Claimant, Martin Busekrus, a resident of the City of Belleville, Illinois, is the owner of a lot adjoining Free-burg Avenue in the City of Belleville, ón Route 13, on the “Southern Belt Line.” The lot is located on the northwest corner of the intersection. Claimant alleges that after the respondent had constructed this cement highway, but before it was completed, he opened a garage on the premises, and installed gasoline pumps; that subsequently S. F. Wilson, Superintendent of Highways in charge of the office of the Division of Highways at East St. Louis, agreed to make certain improvements…