State ex rel. Department of Highways v. Rogers

This is an appeal in an eminent domain proceeding by the State of Montana from the District Court’s granting of respondent’s petition for final judgment and order fixing costs as prayed for by respondent.

Appellant filed a complaint in Ravalli County on March 23, 1978, seeking condemnation of respondent’s property for purposes óf constructing a public highway. On April 3, respondent filed an answer claiming $66,000 as just compensation for the taking of her property and for the depreciation that would accrue to the property not taken. The District Court then nominated and appointed three land…