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Hannibal School District v. Living Water Fellowship Church

Date: 08-23-2006

Case Number: 05MR-CV00092

Judge: Robert Clayton

Court: Circuit Court, Ralls County, Missouri

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Neil Maune of Wasinger, Parham, Morthland, Terrell & Wasinger, L.C., Hannibal, Missouri

Defendant's Attorney:

Robert Denlow of Denlow & Henry, St. Louis, Missouri

Description:

Hannibal School District sued Living Water Fellowship Church on an eminent domain theory condemning the Hannibal Missouri church's property for use in building a new elementary school at Fulton Avenue and Missouri Highway 79. Defendant sought $400,000 for the property taken by the School District.

Outcome:

Defendant's verdict for $348,000.00.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Jim Hendren, Columbia, Missouri, real estate appraiser

Defendant's Experts:

Ernie Denba, St. Louis, Missouri, real estate appraiser

Comments:

Editor's Note: The Commissioners appointed by the Court to determine the amount of money to be paid to the Church was $225,000.00. As is often the case, a property owner ends up better off as a result of demanding a jury trial in condemnation cases.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Hannibal School District v. Living Water Fellowship Church?

The outcome was: Defendant's verdict for $348,000.00.

Which court heard Hannibal School District v. Living Water Fellowship Church?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Ralls County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Robert Clayton.

Who were the attorneys in Hannibal School District v. Living Water Fellowship Church?

Plaintiff's attorney: Neil Maune of Wasinger, Parham, Morthland, Terrell & Wasinger, L.C., Hannibal, Missouri. Defendant's attorney: Robert Denlow of Denlow & Henry, St. Louis, Missouri.

When was Hannibal School District v. Living Water Fellowship Church decided?

This case was decided on August 23, 2006.