Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Bennett

. HILL, Judge.

This is a highway right-of-way condemnation action instituted in Daviess County by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Highways, pursuant to KRS 177.081 et seq., to acquire a lot 30 by 162.4 feet for use in extending Breckenridge Street. There was on this .lot a one-story brick building under lease and operated by the Fourth Street Bar. The entire lot is sought.

Daviess County Court entered judgment in favor of appellees for $8,000.00. The trial in circuit court resulted in a jury verdict and judgment of $17,000.00. Only the Commonwealth appeals to this Court, stating the…