Illinois. Court of Claims

In 1877 General Assembly created Commission of Claims to hear and determine all unadjusted claims against State of Illinois (l. 1877, p. 64). Commission was composed of one judge from Supreme Court and two circuit court judges, all appointed by Chief Justice of Supreme Court. In 1889 law was amended to allow Governor to appoint all commission members (l. 1889, p. 89). Court of Claims succeeded to Commission's duties in 1903 and Auditor of Public Accounts was named ex officio clerk for court (l. 1903, p. 140). In 1917 Court's authority was increased and Secretary of State assumed Auditor's duties as clerk for Court (l. 1917, p. 325). Court continues to hear and determine all claims made against state except those arising from Workmen's Compensation Act or Workmen's Occupational Diseases Act which fall under jurisdiction of Industrial Commission.

From the description of Record of damage claims awarded, May 10, 1878-November 30, 1912. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36964812

From the description of Record of proceedings, August 12, 1878-August 15, 1905; October 6, 1913-June 1, 1917. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36964718

From the description of Docket of claims, 1878-1917. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36964786