Case Name: PATRICK WEST vs. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
Court: West Virginia Court of Claims
Jurisdiction: West Virginia
Decision Date: 1978-10-11
Citations: 12 Ct. Cl. 193
Docket Number: No. CC-77-205
Parties: PATRICK WEST vs. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
Judges: 
Reporter: Report of the West Virginia Court of Claims
Volume: 12
Pages: 193–193

Head Matter:
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.

Opinion:
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.