Hicks v. United States ex rel. T. V. A.

ALLEN, Chief Judge.

This case arises out of proceedings filed by the Tennessee Valley Authority on April 28, 1954, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. §§ 831-831dd. Notice, complaint and declaration of taking appellant’s property under TVA’s power of eminent domain were filed. The District Court entered an order appointing three commissioners (Section 831x) to view the property and hear the evidence as to damages. A majority of the commissioners awarded appellant $14,500; the third commissioner filed a minority report calling for an award of $7,985. Exceptions were filed to the award. The hearing de novo by…