United States v. 40.558 Acres of Land in New Castle County

LEAHY, District Judge.

The United States instituted this action to acquire certain lands for military purposes for a term commencing on February 15, 1942, and expiring on June 30, 1945. A portion of these lands was owned by the Delaware Light & Power Company. The claimant here is H. T. Roberson, who is a lessee holding under an oral lease. No term was expressly limited. However, under apposite Delaware law Roberson was the tenant in possession with the right to possession until March 1, 1943. In his answer he claims compensation for the following items:(a) Loss upon sale of livestock…