Griffel v. Northern Natural Gas Company

— After obtaining a permit from the Iowa State Commerce Commission, Northern Natural Gas Company in February 1964 commenced condemnation proceedings to acquire underground storage rights under certain farms in Webster County including the 160-acre farm in possession of the contract purchasers, Herman and Adela Griffel, husband and wife. T. R. and Irene Jones owned the fee, subject to their contract with the Griffels. Connecticut General Life Insurance Company had a mortgage on the property. As required by Code sections 472.8 and 472.9 notice of hearing before the condemnation commission was…