Gralapp v. Mississippi Power Company

MERRILL, Justice.

This is a condemnation proceeding brought by Mississippi Power Company, appellee, to acquire rights of way and easements 125 feet in width on several parcels of land owned .by appellants.' From anor-> der denying condemnation in the probate court, appellee appealed to the Circuit Court of Mobile County. The matter was tried de novo without a jury and the application for order of condemnation was granted. From this order, the landowners have perfected the instant appeal.

The facts of the case are undisputed. Mississippi Power is one of four electrical power operating companies…