West Virginia Court of Claims, 1978

West v. Department of Highways

West v. Department of Highways
West Virginia Court of Claims · Decided October 11, 1978
12 Ct. Cl. 193

Counsel

No appearance by claimant., Henry Haslebacher, Attorney at Law, for respondent.

West v. Department of Highways

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM:

This claim was submitted upon a duly executed written stipulation which revealed the following: During a road construction project of respondent, which called for the construction of a fill on land adjacent to claimant’s property, respondent was negligent in failing to provide a drain for the fill. Twice during heavy rains, mud and water washed into an apartment on claimant’s land, causing damage in the sum of $950.00.

Based on the foregoing facts, an award in the above amount is hereby made.

Award of $950.00.

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