Chain Belt Co. v. Commonwealth, Dept. of Highways

DAVIS, Commissioner.

This condemnation proceeding presents the question whether the appellant con-demnee is entitled to recoup the expenses it incurred for removal and relocation of its machinery and equipment from the condemned property. The trial court, by dismissing appellant’s appeal from the Jefferson County Court, effectively determined that the expenses incident to removal and relocation of the machinery and equipment are not compensable.

Appellant had its entire operation — office, laboratory and factory — at its site at Jackson Street and River Road in Louisville. The plot contained…