HUTZEL v. City of Jackson

KITCHENS, Justice, for the Court:

¶ 1. Homer Hutzel filed suit for damages against the City of Jackson and Hemphill Construction Company alleging inverse condemnation, negligence, trespass, and nuisance arising out of the City of Jackson’s efforts to improve the High Street corridor. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the City, finding that Hutzel had released the City from any and all claims arising from the High Street project, and that the consideration paid for the release was an accord and satisfaction of such claims. Hutzel appeals.

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

¶ 2. The relevant…