Court of Appeals of Kentucky June 27, 1975, No. 74-664 (Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Dillon)

STERNBERG, Justice.

This condemnation case arose from the acquisition of property for the reconstruction of U. S. Highway 23 between Prestons-burg and Pikeville, in Floyd County, Kentucky. The appellant challenges the jury award of $188,000 for the property taken as being excessive.

The property involved is a tract containing 9.1 acres lying between the old U. S.