City of Houston v. McCarthy

COLEMAN, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment entered on a jury verdict in a condemnation proceeding.

Appellant sought to condemn appellees’ reversionary interest in a 24,735 square feet parcel of land located in the City of Houston. The principal controversy concerns the proper measure of damages for such a taking. Based on the jury verdict substantial damages were awarded. The judgment is reversed.

On March 14, 1956, appellees conveyed to the Harris County Flood Control District 1.651 acres out of the 10,143 acre tract of land on which appellees resided. The deed contained this language:

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