Case ID: wv-ct-cl_12/html/0193-01.html
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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Opinion issued October 11, 1978
    
    PATRICK WEST vs. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
    (No. CC-77-205)
    No appearance by claimant.
    
      Henry Haslebacher, Attorney at Law, for respondent.
   PER CURIAM:

This claim was submitted upon a duly executed written stipulation which revealed the following: During a road construction project of respondent, which called for the construction of a fill on land adjacent to claimant’s property, respondent was negligent in failing to provide a drain for the fill. Twice during heavy rains, mud and water washed into an apartment on claimant’s land, causing damage in the sum of $950.00.

Based on the foregoing facts, an award in the above amount is hereby made.

Award of $950.00.