Beutel v. Camp Taylor Development Co.

Opinion op the Court by

Morris, Commissioner

Affirming.

The United States Government, upon entering the World War, established Camp Taylor in Jefferson ¡County, for the concentration and training of men for service. The government acquired title to 2,000 or more acres for the purpose and soon transformed what had been a sparsely settled suburb into active military quarters.

It was necessary to provide water for the occupants of the camp, and the government hastily constructed a system. The supply was obtained by tapping the mains of the Louisville Water Company. Facilities for light, heat, and…