Legal Opinion

Foley v. Iowa Electric Co.

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided November 15, 1921Published

Appeal from Johnson District Cotirt. — R. G. Popham, Judge. Appeal from award of damages for an easement across the land of appellee, for the erection and operation of an electric line. —

1Opinion of the CourtArthur, J.

— In condemnation proceedings, a sheriff’s jury-awarded appellee $90 damages, by reason of the erection, maintenance, and operation of an electric high-tension line across appellee’s land. On appeal to the district court, the jury returned a verdict for appellee for $475, and on October 8, 1919, judgment was entered against appellant upon the verdict and for costs. Appellant filed a motion for a new trial, and on November 29, 1919, the motion was overruled. On January 2, 1920, appellant perfected its appeal to this court from the judgment of the district court, and from rulings and orders…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Porter v. ButterfieldSupreme Court of Iowa · 1902
  2. Rogers v. CrandallSupreme Court of Iowa · 1909

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