Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Lawson

DAVIS, Commissioner.

In this highway condemnation suit, the Department is acquiring 4.11 acres out of a tract originally containing 5.55 acres located within the city limits of Williams-burg. Prior to the taking, the property had frontage on Main Street for 550 feet and frontage on North 12th Street for 750 feet. Situated on the Main Street frontage, and undisturbed by the taking, are a frame dwelling and old store building. The house had been remodeled about thirty-seven years ago and was shown to be a 1½ story frame dwelling with brick foundation. The store building is of frame construction…