Williamson v. Read
Supreme Court of Virginia
Error to a judgment of the Circuit Court of Roanoke county in a condemnation proceeding. Judgment for petitioners. Defendant assigns error.
1Opinion of the CourtCardwell, J.
This writ of error and supersedeas brings under review an order of the Circuit Court of Roanoke county affirming an order of the board of supervisors of that county establishing a public road through the lands of plaintiffs in error, Mrs. Nannie C. Williamson and others.
It appears that plaintiffs in error are the owners of a tract of land occupied and used by them as a farm, containing 360 acres, adjoining the corporate limits of the city of Roanoke; that by reason of its proximity to that city its value is largely enhanced, and it is worth a great deal more in the market than it would be…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Heninger v. PeerySupreme Court of Virginia · 1904
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