State Highway Commission v. Peters

This is an eminent domain case involving condemnation by tire State Highway Commission of Wyoming of 1.05 acres of land belonging to Elmer L. Peters and Nadine S. Peters. From a jury award of $500 as the value of the land taken and $15,000 in damages to the remainder of owners’ property, the Highway Commission has appealed.

A new divided four-lane highway was constructed in front of the Peters property and place of business. The pre-existing highway, U.S. 30, was utilized as a service road for abutting owners. The right of way for this road was increased by approximately 100 feet, causing…