Chief Justice Ketchum.
Condemnation actions are sui generis, unique and peculiar, when considered against other civil actions. The West Virginia Constitution provides that, when land is taken or damaged for a public use, just compensation shall, "when required by either of the parties... be ascertained by an impartial jury of twelve...
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