Festner v. Omaha & Southwestern Railroad

In January, 1882, the plaintiff was the owner of lots 7 and 8 in block 154, in the city of Omaha. Thére was a dwelling-house on lot 7, in which the plaintiff with his family resided. At that time the defendant instituted proceedings in condemnation of right of way and for depot grounds. Commissioners were appointed, damages assessed, and the property condemned. " From the assessment of damages thus made the plaintiff appealed to the-district court, where the jury rendered a verdict in his favor for the sum of $5,250. The plaintiff now brings the cause into this court on error.

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