Jenkins v. Kansas Turnpike Authority

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hall, J.:

This is a condemnation appeal.

The Kansas Turnpike Authority instituted an eminent domain proceeding by virtue of its authority under G. S. 1949, 26-102, et seq., as amended by G. S. 1955 Supp., 26-102.

The proceeding involved several contiguous tracts of land comprising a single parcel of some 85 acres owned by appellee Georgia B. Jenkins, subject to certain tenancies of Mike Gregar, Joe Gregar, Thomas Gooch and Kansas Industries, Inc., formerly Mineral Products Company.

Thomas Gooch was a tenant in a house located on the property. Mike Gregar…