Department of Public Works & Buildings v. Keck

This proceeding was brought in the county court of St. Clair county by the Department of Public Works and Buildings to condemn a right of way for a portion of Route 13 of the State highway system over a tract of five acres of land owned by appellants, Adam, Louisa and Mary Keck. The proceeding involved the taking of one and seven-tenths acres through the middle of the tract. The jury awarded appellants the sum of $80.25 for the land taken and found that there was no damage to the lands not taken. Appellants have appealed.

The five-acre tract is triangular in shape and is cut off from the rest…