Young Men's Christian Ass'n v. Sandwich Water District

On August 12, 1977, the defendant (district) took by eminent domain 41.51 acres of land which was part of a 525-acre campsite belonging to the plaintiff and located in South Sandwich. The portion of the campsite taken by the district was undeveloped and wooded and had access only by dirt road. Prior to the taking, the land had been tested for well sites by a private consulting firm, and the district contemplates locating three wells on the property, each capable of pumping 700 gallons per minute. One such well was in fact in operation by the time of trial. The plaintiff brought this action…