Atlantic Refining Co. v. Director of Public Works

This is an amended petition for the assessment of damages brought on the authority of G. L. 1956, §37-6-18. It was heard by a superior court justice sitting without a jury and from his decision the respondent, hereinafter referred to as the state, duly prosecuted a bill of exceptions.

The parties agree that on January 19, 1962, petitioner was the owner of certain property hereinafter described, a substantial portion of which was on that date taken by the state for freeway and highway purposes, pursuant to the applicable provisions of chap. 10 of title 24 and chap. 6 of title 37 of G. L. 1956,…