City of Greenwood v. Gwin

I am unable to agree with the majority of the court in their conclusions in this case. I agree that the city could condemn less than the entire street for the purpose for which it desired to condemn, but, when less than the entire street is sought to be condemned, the portion condemned should be specifically and definitely described and located.

The condemnation is wholly insufficient to describe with such certainty as is required so as to enable the owner of the rights condemned, and the court and jury condemning, to determine exactly what is condemned and what is left to be enjoyed by the…