Sayer Acres, Inc. v. Middle Republican Natural Resources District

This is a condemnation proceeding in which the condemnor, Middle Republic Natural Resources District, sought to acquire a water storage and flow-age easement on lands owned by the appellant corporation and occupied by the individual appellants. The jury returned a verdict assessing the appellants’ damages at $6,965. The condemnees have appealed.

The Middle Republican Natural Resources District commenced this proceeding to acquire a perpetual water storage and flowage easement upon the Sayers’ land. The easement was to be used in connection with a floodwater retarding dam or structure which was…