Snow v. North Carolina State Highway Commission

Plaintiff does not except to the judge’s findings of fact. The sole question for decision is whether, under the facts found, there was a taking of or interference with any property or property rights of plaintiff for which she is entitled to recover compensation.

Plaintiff contends that, by constructing the project so as to leave her property on a cul-de-sac, defendant has taken from her a property right in the nature of an easement appurtenant. She relies principally upon the holding of this Court in Hiatt v. Greensboro, 201 N.C. 515, 160 S.E. 748 (1931). The city of Greensboro, to eliminate…