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Iowa Bridge Company v. State of Illinois

6 Ill. Ct. Cl. 272 Illinois Court of Claims Filed May 9, 1929 No. 1432
Disposition: (No. 1432-Claimant awarded $12,618.51.) Recommended to Legislature: $12,618.51. Not counted in award totals. Agency: Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings, Division of Highways
Cite as: Iowa Bridge Company v. State of Illinois, 6 Ill. Ct. Cl. 272 (1929)

IOWA BRIDGE COMPANY, Claimant, v. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Respondent.

Case summary

Claimant sought recovery of $12,618.51 in damages for a deficiency incurred while constructing a bridge due to unexpected soil conditions. The court found a misunderstanding regarding soil conditions and recommended an award of $12,618.51, which was granted.

Claim type: Contract

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  1. CONTRACTS-finding of facts without recommending award. Where the OSCAR E. CARLSTROM, Attorney General; FRANK R. EAGLE-

CONTRACTS-finding of facts without recommending award. Where the claimant enters upon the performance of his contract with the State without knowledge of the unusual hazards due to a misunderstanding, the court finds as a matter of fact that claimant suffered damages for a specific amount, which amount is recommended, if the Legislature sees fit to make the appropriation to pay such damages. GEORGE F. BARRETT, and CHARLES V. BARRETT, for claimant. OSCAR E. CARLSTROM, Attorney General; FRANK R. EAGLETON, Assistant Attorney General, for respondent.

(Claimants awarded $558.00.)

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