Legal Opinion
United States v. 615.10 Acres of Land
District Court, W.D. Virginia
Decided May 21, 1971No. Civ. A. No. 70-C-36-APublished
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION and JUDGMENT
DALTON, Chief Judge.
In the southwestern part of Virginia at the junction of Smyth, Washington, and Grayson Counties rises a majestic mountain, which is known as White Top. Its peak reaches an elevation of 5533 feet above sea level and the property commands spectacular vistas of the surrounding countryside, of which it is a landmark. The United States brought an eminent domain proceeding to acquire this splendid land for the public benefit and thus to preserve its wonders for future generations.
In view of the size and importance of the property, the court deemed it proper…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- United States v. MerzSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
- Francis v. Southern Pacific Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1948
- United States v. Certain Parcels of Land Located in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, Commonwealth of Virginia, and Grace BeardCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1967
- Hurley v. HurleySupreme Court of Virginia · 1909
- United States v. PayneCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1966
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