Northern States Power Co. v. Oslund

Matson, Justice.

Pursuant to a writ of certiorari, we have for review an order of the district court granting to Northern States Power Company (hereinafter referred to as respondent) a perpetual easement and right of way over certain lands in Renville county for the erection of a 230,000-volt electric transmission line.

The order, which is one for the appointment of commissioners to ascertain and report the amount of damages sustained by the owners of the lands taken, was issued pursuant to M. S. A. 117.07, which authorizes such order only:(1) If the proposed taking of lands is authorized by…