Jenkins v. Jefferson County

DIES, Chief Justice.

This is a condemnation case instituted by Jefferson County to condemn a clear zone approach easement near the County Airport over and above appellants’ realty.

In a jury trial, the court refused to allow landowners (appellants) to give evidence that Jefferson County, condemnor, had made no good faith or bona fide effort to agree with landowners on damage, and this complaint is landowners’ first point of error.

The exercise of the right of eminent domain is governed by Article 3264, Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St.

That statute requires Jefferson County, condemnor, to allege that it has…