Dunlap v. Loup River Public Power District

This action for damages arose out of an application of the Loup River Public Power District, defendant and appellant, to acquire a perpetual right of way easement across lands of the plaintiff by eminent domain for the purpose of erecting a high power transmission line. As a result of the proceedings in the county court, the five appraisers on October 1, 1937, allowed the following sums: $1,500 for damage to farm, $15 for crop damage, and $175 for damage to trees, making a total allowance of $1,690 damages. From this award an appeal was taken to the district court by the defendant power…