Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Merriman

HILL, Judge (reversing).

The Commonwealth appeals from a $3,-025 judgment for a strip of appellees’ front yard 6 X 159 feet on which were situated some shrubs and a yard fence. Twenty-five ($25) Dollars of the judgment is for an agreed valuation for temporary easement. The land is sought for improvement of U.S. 150 between Danville and Perry-ville.

Before the taking, appellees’ house, located on the lot, was 25 feet from the old right-of-way. The right-of-way after the taking will be 19 feet from the residence. Before the taking, the nearest edge of the' hard surface of the old road was 32 feet…