United States v. 926.787 Acres of Land

WEST, District Judge.

This suit, which is now before the Court on petitioner’s motion for summary *362judgment, involves a condemnation proceeding instituted by the United States of America on December 6, 1956, against 926.787 acres of land in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, and the persons, firms, and corporations known to petitioner who may have, or may claim to have, an interest in that property.

Prior to March 28, 1942, the Parish of Iberia, Louisiana, was desirous of establishing an airport therein to be known as the Iberia Parish Airport. In furtherance of this program, 926.787 acres of land were…