Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Roberts

OSBORNE, Judge.

This is an appeal from the action of the Nelson Circuit Court fixing the value of certain land belonging to appellant which was condemned for the purpose of constructing the Central Kentucky Parkway. Prior to the condemnation proceedings, appellees’ farm consisted of 230 acres; 200 of which was level or gently rolling; 25 acres of pasture land; and approximately 5 acres of woods. The farm was in a high state of cultivation. The improvements on the farm consisted ■ of a colonial type home, tobacco barn, combination stock and dairy barn, a new aluminum farrowing house and other…