United States v. Yazoo & M. V. R.

BORAH, District Judge.

This proceeding, which involves the condemnation of flowage and levee rights over the property, right of way, and railway line and tracks of the respondent Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Company et al., was instituted by the United States under the Act of Congress approved May 15, 1928, commonly known as the Flood Control Act, § 4 (33 USCA § 792d). Pursuant to the terms of the statute, and for the purpose of ascertaining the value of the property and assessing the compensation to be paid, three commissioners were appointed and instructed as to their duties. After…