Legal Opinion
Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Watson
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided June 20, 1969PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DAVIS, Commissioner.
Clabe Watson and his wife obtained a verdict and judgment for $5500 against the Department of Highways based upon their claim that the Department’s construction of 1-75 and two service roads caused such diversion of water drainage as to damage the property of the appellees by flooding.
The appellant presents three grounds for reversal: (1) A directed verdict should have been given for the appellant; (2) the trial court erred in denying appellant’s motion for continuance; and (3) the court erred in informing the jury of a motion to discharge the jury.
The Department earnestly…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Klutey v. Commonwealth, Department of HighwaysCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1968
- Keck v. HafleyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1951
- Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. RobbinsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1967
- Robinson v. LunsfordCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1959
3Cited by5 opinions
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- Van Dissel v. Jersey Central Power & Light Co.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1981
- Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. S & M Land Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1972
- Burkshire Terrace, Inc. v. SchroerluckeCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1971
- Crum v. Commonwealth, Cabinet for Human ResourcesCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1996