City of Norwood v. Highland Aerie No. 449

This is an appeal from the Court of Common Pleas, Hamilton County, by the city of Norwood pursuant to a verdict in favor of the land owner in a proceeding to assess compensation for property appropriated for public use.

The record discloses that the city of Norwood, herein referred to as City, appropriated the property of the Highland Aerie No. 449, Fraternal Order of Eagles, herein referred to as Owner, for urban renewal purposes. All proceedings leading to a trial by jury appear to be in keeping with the laws of Ohio governing the appropriation of property for public use. A jury heard…