Proctor v. State Highway & Public Works Commission

Both appeals present this question: In the absence of an agreement so providing, can the State Highway and Public Works Commission require a landowner to remove buildings of a permanent character from the portion of his realty taken for highway purposes to his remaining land %

The State has delegated to the State Highway and Public Works Commission the right to condemn private property for the establishment and maintenance of public highways. Gr.S. 136-19. When land is appropriated under this power of eminent domain for the right of way for a *691road, tbe general public acquires an easement only…