Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Farra

STANLEY, Commissioner.

In reconstructing a highway in Perry County, required by the construction of the Buckhorn Dam in the Kentucky River, it became necessary for the Department of Highways to condemn a right of way and temporary easements on the property of Otie Farra and Malta Farra. The proceeding was under KRS 177.081-177.089. Commissioners of the county court reported the value of the land to be taken as $171.90 and “incidental damages, less benefits” as $400, a total of $571.90. The county court confirmed the report. On appeal of both parties, the verdict and judgment in the circuit…