Frederickson v. Hjelle

(on reassignment.)

This is an appeal by Walter R. Hjelle, Highway Commissioner for the State of North Dakota, from a judgment of the District Court of Ward County dated June 2, 1965. It arises out of a condemnation proceeding. brought by the State Highway Commissioner, hereafter referred to as the Commissioner, to acquire certain real property to be used in widening and dividing U. S. Highway 83.

To acquire possession of the land, the Commissioner offered to purchase for $3,-615 from Mr. Frederickson 4.3 acres of land bordering the then existent right of way of U.S. Highway 83 approximately 10…