Arkansas-Missouri Power Co. v. Killian

This is a condemnation proceeding. The appellant sought to condemn a right of way across 160 acres of land belonging to respondent, George W. Rone, for the purpose of erecting poles on which wires were strung for the purpose of conveying electric current. Commissioners were appointed by the circuit court to assess Mr. Rone’s damages, and they awarded him $198. This sum was paid by appellant. Respondent Rone hied exceptions to the report of the Commissioners and a trial by jury followed resulting in his damages being assessed by the jury at $300. The $198 already paid was deducted and judgment…