Department of Public Works & Buildings v. Exchange National Bank

This is a condemnation case arising under the “quick take” section of the Eminent Domain Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1969, ch. 47, pars. 2.1 — 2.10) and involves a question as to interest on the award of just compensation. The respondents appeal from the decision of the Circuit Court of Du Page County allowing interest from August 1, 1971, and argue that interest should be allowed from the date on which the State made the required deposit under the “quick take” procedure which was January 9, 1970. ■ ■

The appellee (who was the petitioner in the Condemnation case) is the Department of Public Works.…