Department of Public Works v. Porter

The only issue is whether the defendant owners are entitled to interest under the Illinois Interest Act (Ill Rev Stats 1967, c 74, § 3) on monies deposited by petitioner pursuant to a motion for immediate vesting of title under Ill Rev Stats 1967, c 47, § 2.6, which the owners chose not to withdraw prior to the conclusion of proceedings.

The condemnation petition was filed February 5th, 1968. The “quick take” order was entered on February 15th, 1968. The trial court set preliminary just compensation at $11,372.

Thereafter petitioner deposited that sum plus the required additional 25 percent, or…