Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Collins

WADDILL, Commissioner.

The Commonwealth is appealing from a judgment entered upon a verdict awarding appellees $30,000 for property condemned for road purposes. Appellant contends the verdict is excessive and rests upon unsubstantial testimony.

The Commonwealth acting through the Department of Highways filed a proceeding in the Franklin County Court to condemn a strip of land through appellees’ farm for the purpose of widening U. S. Highway No. 60 between Frankfort and Versailles. The property proposed to be taken consists of 2.48 acres of land, 450 feet of plank fencing, 16 rods of wire…