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Commonwealth v. Powell

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided February 22, 1935PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court by

Morris, Commissioner

Reversing.

In building a highway from Pikeville to Elkhorn City, in Pike county, Ky., the proposed route selected by the engineers carried the highway through the lands owned by M. H. Powell, his wife, and Jim Powell. Upon a failure of the parties to agree on an amount which would compensate them for the lands taken and damages occasioned by the taking, condemnation proceedings were begun to obtain the necessary way through their land. Commissioners were appointed, and in due time made a report by which they awardee! to appellees $450 for land…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Broadway Coal Mining Co. v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1910
  2. Commonwealth by State Highway Com. v. CombsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1929
  3. Commonwealth v. CombsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1932
  4. Harlan County v. ColeCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1927
  5. Franklin County v. BaileyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1933

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Commonwealth v. GilbertCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1952
  2. Bailey v. Harlan CountyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1939
  3. City of Marion v. NunnCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1942
  4. Commonwealth v. SalyersCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1935
  5. Frenel v. Commonwealth, Department of HighwaysCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1959

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