Crabtree v. State

Prior to and on the 20th day of September, A. D. 1931, the claimant was employed by the State of Illinois as an automobile investigator in connection with the office of the Secretary of State. On the last mentioned date, he was called to Springfield by his superior officer for instructions relative to the duties of his office. While returning to his home on said date, at about eight o’clock p. m. and while traveling in a southerly direction on S.B.I. Route No. 4, at a point about one mile south of the corporate limits of Springfield, the motor vehicle then being operated by the claimant, was…