Armbruster Manufacturing Co. v. State

This is a claim for the value of two tents owned by Claimant and leased to the State of Illinois. The tents were stolen during the term of the lease and Claimant charges the loss was due to the negligence of Respondent. The value of the tents is stipulated to be $2,378.20.

Claimant and Respondent entered into a written lease agreement on July 24,1980. The lease provided that Claimant deliver and erect the tents on Friday, September 5,1980, for the Secretary of State’s use at the antique auto show at a park near Springfield, Illinois. The lease also provided for Claimant to dismantle and remove…