State v. Hamer

— This is an action to condemn 1.4 acres of land for state highway purposes. The land taken was from an eight acre tract. In the regular proceedings, appraisers were appointed who filed their report assessing damages in the sum of $2,200. Exceptions were filed, a trial had by a jury, and a verdict for $7,500 was returned, and judgment was rendered for $8,367.50, including interest.

Appellant relies upon two errors for reversal: First— In overruling appellant’s motion for a new trial; and, second, in overruling appellant’s motion to modify the judgment.

We will consider the errors complained of…