UNITED STATES V. CAUSBY
328 U.S. 256 (1946)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an action for compensation for a taking under the Fifth
Amendment. Appealed.
FACTS: Causby (P) owned a chicken farm located near an airport. One of the airport's
runways was located about 2500 feet from P's house and barn. The path of glide to the runway
passed directly over P's farm 83 feet above the ground. The airport was leased by the United
States government (D), and used by various government-owned aircraft. The government
aircraft would come into the runway barely clearing the treetops on P's land. They caused
severe disturbances from noise and light, and rendered the land unsuitable for use in his
chicken business. The lower court found that P's property had decreased in value, and that
the United States had taken an easement in the property. The court found that the value of
the property destroyed and the easement taken was $2,000. D appeals.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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