United States v. Certain Parcels of Land

CHRISTENSON, District Judge.

This is an action in which the power of the Government to condemn the fee simple title to certain land in which it theretofore had acquired a leasehold interest is questioned. The issues here, raised by various motions, directly concern the pleadings. Their determination largely turns upon an interpretation and appraisal of Section 605(a) of the Housing Act of 1950, 42 U.S.C.A. § 1585(a), which reads:

“(a) The Administrator may continue by lease or condemnation any interest less than a fee simple in lands heretofore acquired by the Administrator for national defense…