Skeen v. State

OPINION

PRESLAR, Chief Justice.

This is an inverse condemnation case brought by the Appellant alleging water damage to her property caused by elevation of a highway. Based on a jury verdict, judgment was entered for the State and the State Highway Department. We are of the opinion that the judgment should be reversed.

Suit was originally by Appellant and her husband, now deceased. The Appellant alleges that they had purchased acreage and built a home adjacent to Highway 80, and that subsequent to their purchase, the Appellee elevated the highway without providing for adequate drainage, thereby…