West Virginia Court of Claims, 1983

Shinnston v. Department of Highways

Shinnston v. Department of Highways
West Virginia Court of Claims · Decided October 25, 1983
15 Ct. Cl. 46

Counsel

John S. Kaull, Attorney at Law, for claimant., Nancy J. Aliff, Attorney at Law, for respondent.

Shinnston v. Department of Highways

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM:

This claim was submitted for decision based upon a written stipula*47tion that respondent is liable to claimant for damages in the amount of $801.50, based upon the following facts.

The claimant is the owner of a 100 ACP Raw Water Line, parallel to Route 250 south of Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia. On or about March 23, 1982, at approximately 9:30 a.m., respondent was ditching along Route 250, and in the process of ditching, damaged claimant’s water line. This damage was due to the negligence of the respondent.

In view of the foregoing, the Court makes an award to claimant in the amount of $801.50.

Award of $801.50.

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