Riddock v. City of Helena

Walter R. Riddock filed a complaint in Lewis and Clark County District Court alleging that the City of Helena had constructed a pipeline across the land of his predecessors in interest without permission or payment of compensation. Riddock, as present owner of the land, seeks compensation for the alleged taking and recovery of the value of the City’s use since installation of the pipeline, or, in the alternative, an order requiring the City to remove the pipeline. The District Court granted summary judgment in the City’s favor and Riddock appeals. We affirm.

The issues are:

1. May plaintiff…