Cunningham v. Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric Co.

The original proceeding from which this appeal has developed involved the condemnation of an easement across the farm of the plaintiff. The defendant-company sought the right to construct an electric power transmission line over plaintiff’s land and to erect the necessary poles, structures and other equipment for the maintenance of the line. Sections 489.14, 489.16, 1946(1950) Code.

The sheriff’s condemnation jury awarded the plaintiff compensatory damages and the defendant-company deposited the amount of the award with the sheriff of Polk County. Sections 472.4, 472.14, 472.25, 1946(1950)…