Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Dearen

PALMORE, Judge.

In connection with the reconstruction of Second Street in the City of Campbellsville the highway department condemned the greater portion of a lot owned by the ap-*50pellee, necessitating the destruction or removal of her house. The proceedings in county court took place prior to our opinion in Commonwealth, Dept. of Highways v. Sherrod, Ky., 367 S.W.2d 844 (1963).

The award of the commissioners in county court was itemized as follows:

Total value of property taken $11,680

Damages and benefits to remaining property Easement and house 3,270

Total $14,950

The county court entered a…