Missouri Public Service Co. v. Garrison

CROSS, Judge.

Plaintiff instituted this condemnation proceeding in Bates County to acquire a right of way easement interest in defendants’ farm residence property for purposes of constructing and maintaining an electric power transmission line. Commissioners duly filed report of their award to which all parties excepted. On plaintiff’s application a change of venue was granted and the cause transferred to Henry County for trial. Plaintiff has appealed from the judgment entered upon a jury verdict assessing defendants’ damages at $7,500.00.

Defendants’ farm contains one hundred and sixty acres…