N. & W. R. R. v. Stephens

Citations

• 85 Va. 302
• 7 S.E. 251
• 1888 Va. LEXIS 37

Syllabus

<p>Railroads&emdash;Condemnation of land&emdash;Damages&emdash;Fences.&emdash;Where, in proceedings to condemn lands for railroad purposes, commissioners assess the damages and designate a named sum as having been allowed for fencing on either side of the road-bed, upon exceptions by the company to the report;</p> <p>Held:</p> <p>The company have not the option of fencing the road-bed or suffer- , ing the penalty; and the assessment of damages allowing for the cost of fencing, is proper and binding. Acts 1883-84, ch. 524, ? 6.</p>