Rutz was Awarded all Lands at Issue

Rutz was awarded ownership to both the alluvium and batture and the island.

There were several major points brought out by the court in its decision, which are important to the cadastral surveyor.

In awarding the alluvium and batture to Rutz, the court relied on the fact that under Illinois law, riparian owners take title to the beds of adjoining navigable waters.

The alluvium and batture had formed over that part of the bed owned by Rutz in fee.