United States v. Certain Tracts of Land in Richmond

The United States has moved for an order discharging the Commissioners herein, and for an order determining compensation for services rendered.

On October 9, 1957, the Court referred the issue of just compensation as to certain parcels in this action to a Commission, which was created pursuant to a memorandum filed July 5, 1957, and which is reported in D.C., 21 F.R.D. 389 . Subsequently, and on December 26, 1957, this Court ordered that the balance of the parcels for which the issue of just compensation had not been determined be referred to the Commission for disposition.

The Commission heard the evidence •concerning the disputed parcels, and on February 28, 1958, filed its report. The United States Attorney’s office informs the Court that after the findings of the Commission on the disputed parcels, the remaining parcels have all been disposed of by settlement upon the findings of the Commission in the disputed parcels. There remain but a few isolated parcels, and therefore no useful purpose would be served in keeping the Commission in existence, and the Commission will be discharged at this time.

There remains the issue of compensation to be awarded to the Commissioners for…