Kentucky Water Service Co. v. Gibbs

HELM, Justice.

This action was instituted by appellant to condemn an easement for use in construction of a reservoir over 31.1 acres of land lying along Clear Creek in the back part of a 262.76-acre farm owned by appellees. In the circuit court a jury awarded appellees “the sum of $10,885 for the land taken, * * * the sum of $15,000 for the damage to the remainder of the farm, and $1520 for fencing,’’ a total of $27,405.

Here appellant urges: (1) The verdict of $15,000 for resultant damage to the 231.66 acres remaining after condemnation of the 31.1-acre easement is excessive and not supported…