Ruddock v. City of Richmond

Gregory, J.s

delivered the opinion of the court.

The plaintiff in error is complaining of a final order entered May 25, 1933, in a proceeding whereby the City of Richmond had sought to acquire a certain portion of his lands by condemnation for the purpose of improving navigation in the James river.

The United States Government, through the proper agency, authorized the straightening of the James river between Richmond and Hopewell by the construction of cut-off canals across Turkey island, Jones’ neck, Dutch gap and Aiken swamp. The plan called for a channel three hundred feet wide and…