Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. C. S. Brent Seed Co.

PALMORE, Judge.

The Commonwealth brought this proceeding in the Fayette County Court to condemn certain easements under KRS 177.081 et seq. Commissioners appointed by the county court fixed the compensation to be paid the landowners at $12,896.33. The owners appealed the resulting award to cir.cuit court on the ground.it was inadequate. The Commonwealth did not appeal. A jury in circuit court, returned a verdict .in the-amount of -$9,560.00, or $3,336.33 less than the county court award. On motion of the landowners the circuit court entered judg ■ment in their favor for $12,896.33. The…