City of Tupelo, Mississippi v. John Patterson (Pat) O'Callaghan

BEAM, JUSTICE,

FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. After a nearby ditch began to erode causing significant property damage and mold-related health issues, Plaintiffs John and Patsy O’Callaghan filed an inverse condemnation action under the Takings Clause of the Mississippi Constitution, requesting that the City of Tupelo compensate the couple for both personal injuries and significant property loss. The City of Tupelo presents this interlocutory appeal challenging the Lee County Court’s order denying its motion for summary judgment on the matter. The City of Tupelo presents four issues, all of which were…