Assembly of God Church of Pawtucket v. Vallone

This is a petition under public laws 1953, chapter 3105, sec. 11, for the assessment of damages caused through the taking by eminent domain on December 20, 1956 of petitioner’s real property by the state for freeway purposes. The condemnation was effected pursuant to the provisions of P. L. 1953, chap. 3105, and general laws 1938, chap. 75, §2, as amended. The property consisted of a parcel of land with buildings and improvements thereon which were used for church purposes. The respondent herein will sometimes be referred to as the state.

The parties waived a jury trial and thereafter the case…