State Ex Rel. State Highway Commission v. Young

This is a proceeding brought by the State Highway Commission to condemn for State Highway No. 20 certain lands in Saline County belonging to the defendant, George M. Young. Upon the filing of the petition, commissioners were duly appointed, who assessed the defendant's damages at $900. The plaintiff filed exceptions to the report and requested a trial by jury. The jury assessed the damages at $2300. From the judgment on that verdict the plaintiff has appealed. The assignments of error complain of the admission of testimony and the giving and refusal of instructions.

The respondent Young owned…