Utah State Road Commission v. Miya

CALLISTER, Chief Justice:

Plaintiff initiated this action to acquire under the power of eminent domain the fee title to .66 acre of land of defendants for highway purposes. Defendants’ land is located within the city limits of Clearfield, Utah, and both parties agreed that its highest and best use was for residential purposes. Of the land taken .50 acre was subject to an easement for highway purposes ; in addition a .16 acre triangular shaped piece was acquired. Upon trial before a jury, defendants were awarded $750 for tue lana taxen and $8,000 severance damages. Plaintiff appeals and seeks…