City of Geary v. Moore

The city of Geary, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, instituted this 'action against Charles H. Moore, hereinafter referred to as defendant, wherein it was sought, under the power of eminent domain, to condemn certain property of the defendant for the purpose of erecting thereon a city jail. After the appraisement of the commissioners was filed, defendant filed a demand for a jury trial and a cross-petition wherein he sought to recover as actual damages the value of the land taken, and as consequential damages, the depreciated market value of the remainder caused by the erection of the…