Commonwealth v. Spillman

STEINFELD, Justice.

For the purpose of acquiring a right of way for the construction and relocation of already existing U.S. Highway No. 227, the Commonwealth condemned in fee some land owned by appellees and a temporary easement over another tract. The total award in the county court was $7,000, from which all parties appealed. The trial in the circuit court resulted in a jury-considered verdict awarding the owners $6,400 for damages for the land taken in fee and a directed verdict allowing $3,600 for the temporary easement. From a judgment entered thereon the Commonwealth appeals. We affirm.

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