United States v. 15.3 Acres of Land, More or Less, Situate in the City of Scranton

JOHN W. MURPHY, Chief Judge.

The issue is just compensation to defendant for the taking by the United States for military purposes of possession and title to 15.3 acres of land, underlying coal and minerals, 1 four major buildings with a gross floor area of 450,-310 sq. ft., overhead cranes and other improvements. 2 Upon defendant’s application the estimated amount, deposited in the court’s' registry, $860,000, was paid on account. 3 The issue of just compensation, over government objection, was referred to a commission (United States v. 15.3 Acres of Land, etc., D.C., 17 F.R.D. 337; F.R.C.P.…