Switzerland Co. v. . Highway Commission

The prevailing opinion written by SCHENCK, J., with DEVIN and SEAWELL, JJ., joining therein.

Dissenting opinion written by STACY, C. J., with BARNHILL and WINBORNE, JJ., joining therein.

CLARKSON, J., not sitting. This is an action commenced by filing a petition before the clerk of the Superior Court of Mitchell County to recover compensation for the taking of lands and easements in lands of the petitioner by the defendant in Mitchell and McDowell counties for the construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway by virtue of chapter 2, Public Laws 1935; chapter 42, Public Laws 1937; and chapter 33…