The amount of the award is not questioned. The State contends that the village held the appropriated land in a governmental capacity for the benefit of the public, and hence is not entitled to compensation for it. The parties are in accord upon all but one question. They agree that a municipal corporation may own real estate in two capacities: (1) "governmental", and (2) "proprietary". They also agree that the State may take the property without compensation if it is held...
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