Appellate Court of Illinois September 20, 1982, No. 81-678 (Department of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities v. Smith)

JUSTICE KASSERMAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

The State of Illinois, Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (the Department) appeals from the dismissal of its action against the estate of Nicholas R. Smith (Nicholas) in the circuit court of Saline County. The Department’s petition sought recovery of $35,328.