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Southwest Electric Power Co. v. Safari REstate, eal L.L.C., d/b/a Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari
Date: 10-24-2015
Case Number: CV-2012-1456-2
Judge: Brad Karren
Court: Circuit Court, Benton County, Arkansas
Plaintiff's Attorney: William Greenhaw and John Greenhaw
Defendant's Attorney: Sandy McMath
Description:
Bentonville, AR - Jury awards Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari $916,745 in damages for taking for power line.
Southwest Electric Power Co. sued Safari Real Estate, L.L.C., d/b/a Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari on an eminent domain theory seeking to acquire a 9 acre right-of-way for a high-voltage transmission line across Safari's property.
Defendant objected to the amount that it was awarded by the Court for the taking.
The issue was the fair market value of the property taken and damages, if any, to the remainder of the land.
A previous trial of this compensation due Safari resulted in a jury verdict in favor of Safari in the amount of $87,539, which was reversed by the Arkansas Court of Appeals.
See: Leon Wilmoth, Manager, Safari Real Estate, LLC v. Southwest Arkansas Utilities Corporation
Southwest Electric Power Co. sued Safari Real Estate, L.L.C., d/b/a Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari on an eminent domain theory seeking to acquire a 9 acre right-of-way for a high-voltage transmission line across Safari's property.
Defendant objected to the amount that it was awarded by the Court for the taking.
The issue was the fair market value of the property taken and damages, if any, to the remainder of the land.
A previous trial of this compensation due Safari resulted in a jury verdict in favor of Safari in the amount of $87,539, which was reversed by the Arkansas Court of Appeals.
See: Leon Wilmoth, Manager, Safari Real Estate, LLC v. Southwest Arkansas Utilities Corporation
Outcome:
Defendant's verdict for $916,745.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
Thomas Rife, Rife & Co., Bentonville, AR, Damage Appraisement
Dr. Richard McCarver, DVM, Siloam Springs, AR, Animal Vulnerability, Nature of Sanctuary, Injury to Habitat, Removal of Species, Need for Replacement Acreage
Dr. Paul Mixon, Interim Chair, Department of Engineering, ASU, Jonesboro, AR, Electro Magnetism, Spoilage of View, Severance Damage
Rowdy Malchow, Adair, OK, Owner & Director of Exotic Animal Preserve, Need for Compliance with USDA Regutions,
Dr. Richard McCarver, DVM, Siloam Springs, AR, Animal Vulnerability, Nature of Sanctuary, Injury to Habitat, Removal of Species, Need for Replacement Acreage
Dr. Paul Mixon, Interim Chair, Department of Engineering, ASU, Jonesboro, AR, Electro Magnetism, Spoilage of View, Severance Damage
Rowdy Malchow, Adair, OK, Owner & Director of Exotic Animal Preserve, Need for Compliance with USDA Regutions,
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Southwest Electric Power Co. v. Safari REstate, eal L.L.C...?
The outcome was: Defendant's verdict for $916,745.
Which court heard Southwest Electric Power Co. v. Safari REstate, eal L.L.C...?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Benton County, Arkansas, AR. The presiding judge was Brad Karren.
Who were the attorneys in Southwest Electric Power Co. v. Safari REstate, eal L.L.C...?
Plaintiff's attorney: William Greenhaw and John Greenhaw. Defendant's attorney: Sandy McMath.
When was Southwest Electric Power Co. v. Safari REstate, eal L.L.C... decided?
This case was decided on October 24, 2015.