United States v. 2.24 Acres of Land

This action was initiated by the United States of America in regard to a condemnation of 2.24 acres of land situated in Harlan County, Kentucky. Defendant Mattie Ball appeals the order of the district court declaring Charlene Ball Castle and Danny Castle the fee simple owners of that tract of land and dismissing her from the action. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

Background

This case involves a dispute over the ownership of 2.24 acres of condemned land. The property was originally conveyed by deed dated April 15, 1920, from Frank Farmer and wife, Emily Farmer, to Smith Ball, trustee…