Brammer v. State Highway Commissioner

By JUDGE WILLARD I. WALKER

This matter is before the court on plaintiffs' motion to transfer this action. The facts are not in dispute.

In 1970, plaintiffs' land was condemned for the purpose of constructing Route 460, and title vested in the State Highway Commissioner. Plaintiffs were paid $45,945 for the tract, which included improvements valued at $23,255 which were demolished. Upon completion of the highway project, none of the land having been used, plaintiffs petitioned the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke to compel the State Highway Commissioner to reconvey the land for the…