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!SY -U: Gi. ASS. _ _ . _ .' I_ _._ _. ..._ . t3. 9 l0 _j2- _? 3_97F'NI :~I'MII:U JUUICI PL U15~ _ ., U. Ii. K.5; :H 4 .~ support beatr~s. No similar damage occurred to the bunkhouse located on the property. The bunkhouse is of similar construction as the dwelling, but is located much farther away from any mine workings. Coal mine workings nearest the Tatum residence (1" Nonh) was characterized in the testimony by a nine foreman and mine inspector as very wet with the need for constant pumping of water. The Hoot of this mine was soupy, soft, and continuously heaving. The walls were flakey causing wider than normal mining operations in order to shore up and strengthen Walls. The wet, soft floor and difficult conditions of mining in this area were unlike other areas of the rrune_. Monitors on the railroad over the mine working showed ground movement. Separation of fhe ballast from the ties in the railroad tracks also occurred in the summer of 200] . as well as two breaks in a water line between the Tatum dwelling and the first north mine workings. Subsidence to the Tatum dwelling is material and quite severe. Their properly and dwelling have been substantially and materially damaged and reduced in value. The threat of continued subsidence is obvious and makes the current dwelling unsuitable for sale as a rural residence, its current use. Determining the fair market value of the Tatum residence has presented a difficult task. In December ] 997, this Court determined the fair market value of the residence to be 5350,000.00. The current fair market value, without the effect and condition of subsidence is $850,000. T?te current fair market value of the properly with the condition of subsidence and the prospect of further subsidence is 5180,000.00. The Tatums tried to sell the property for 51.5 million just before the second incident of subsidence occurred, with no success, and Ann Tatum testified that is the valve she placed on the property vahen listed in August of 2002. The loss or diminution of value suffered by the Plaintiffs in this case is therefore $670,000. The-ztesfimony of Mr, Stroh and Mr, Fiayd was not scieutifie evidence requiring a special: Ending as to-the reliability of their testimony. People v. Shreck, 221'.3d b8 Colo. 2007 ):