Lienemann v. City of Omaha

This is a condemnation action in which the City of Omaha sought to acquire an easement across plaintiffs property for the purpose of constructing and maintaining an out-fall sewer line to a sewage treatment plant. Plaintiff’s tract of land contains about 560 acres. The easement cuts across the tract diagonally. The 50-foot wide permanent easement contained 6.62 acres, and the 200 foot temporary construction easement extended over an additional 19.87 acres. The original appraiser’s award in the county court was $40,640. On appeal to the District Court, the jury assessed the amount of…