Empire Building Corp. v. Orput & Associates, Inc.

This action followed the condemnation of an office building by the City of Rockford in conjunction with a downtown urban renewal project. An appraisal was made of certain “immovable fixtures,” the city deposited the funds for payment with the court after the instant complaint for declaratory judgment was brought by the landlord, Empire Building Corporation against the tenant, Orput and Associates, Inc., and the city, to determine the right to the funds, After a hearing the Circuit Court of Winnebago County awarded the entire amount to tire tenant and the landlord appeals.

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