Branding v. State

Claimant seeks to recover from the State the value of a portion of his soybean crop which was destroyed by flooding in the years 1973 and 1974, the flooding having been caused by the State’s negligent construction of a highway which bisects Claimant’s land.

A hearing was conducted by Commissioner Godfrey who heard the testimony of the various witnesses; thereafter, Claimant filed his brief and argument; Respondent did not file a reply thereto, nor a brief upon the applicable law. In due course, Commissioner Godfrey filed his report which is, together with the transcript and pleadings, now…