Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad v. Jennings

Citations

• 90 Miss. 93
• 43 So. 469

Syllabus

<p>1. Eminent Domain. Railroad construction. Damages.</p> <p>In estimating damages to result from the construction of a railroad through a farm, it is improper to consider as an element of damage, either:—</p> <p>(а) That laborers on the farm would likely stop work and look at passing trains; or</p> <p>(б) That the mules in use on the farm would likely run away as trains approached; or</p> <p>(c) That deleterious grasses might be scattered over the land; or</p> <p>(d) That live stock getting upon the track would likely be killed by the trains.</p> <p>2. Same. Excessive award. Case.</p> <p>Pacts of the case considered and verdict adjudged excessive.</p>