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Kanawha County School Board v. Beldon and Clara Huston

Date: 09-20-2007

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Circuit Court, Kanawha County, West Virginia

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Hal Albertson, Charleston, West Virginia

Defendant's Attorney:

Nick Barth, Charleston, West Virginia

Description:

The Kanawha County School Board sued Beldon and Clara Huston on an eminent domain theory to acquire their home by condemnation to use for expansion of Sissonville school. The Hustons were initially awarded $305,000 but sought nearly a million in compensatory damages for the 48 acre parcel acquired by the School.

Outcome:

Defendants' verdict for $507,350.00.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Jay Goldman

Defendant's Experts:

Glenn Carte and Gene Zdrojewski

Comments:

Editor's Note: While property owners do sometimes get less for their land from juries, it is generally in the property owners' best interest to refuse to take what condemning authorities offer and them and let a jury decide. This case validates my opinion.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Kanawha County School Board v. Beldon and Clara Huston?

The outcome was: Defendants' verdict for $507,350.00.

Which court heard Kanawha County School Board v. Beldon and Clara Huston?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Kanawha County, West Virginia, WV. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Kanawha County School Board v. Beldon and Clara Huston?

Plaintiff's attorney: Hal Albertson, Charleston, West Virginia. Defendant's attorney: Nick Barth, Charleston, West Virginia.

When was Kanawha County School Board v. Beldon and Clara Huston decided?

This case was decided on September 20, 2007.