Hall v. Commonwealth, Department of Highways

JONES, Justice.

The appellants T. J. Hall and Goldie Hall were awarded $45,000.00 by a jury as compensation for the condemnation by the Department of Highways of 2.89 acres of land which fronted approximately 700 feet on Old U.S. 23 in Floyd County. The entire property before the taking by the Department of Highways contained 4.21 acres. After the taking there were two small tracts consisting of .91 acres and .41 acres, respectively, separated by New U.S. 23.

Before the taking by the Department of Highways the appellants had improvements consisting of a residence in an excellent state of repair…