Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Staples

HILL, Judge.

A jury of the Henderson Circuit Court awarded appellees $6675.00 for a strip of land three feet wide and 150 feet long, and $1764.00 for diminution of the rental value for temporary easement, a total of $8439.00. Only the Commonwealth appeals.

The strip of appellees’ lot is sought for reconstruction of US 41. Prior to the taking, appellees’ lot was 150 feet square. A filling station was situated and being operated thereon.

The county court commissioner’s report and the county court judgment amounted to $1937.50. The circuit court trial date is September 9, 1963.

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