Arkansas State Highway Commission v. Dotson

The result reached by the majority in this case is unfair and in my view, contrary to law. The State Highway Commission initiated this litigation by filing its petition in Madison County Court on August 25, 1986, to make certain changes in State Highways 295 and 295 S. The county court notified any landowners affected by the Commission’s action and order of condemnation to present their claims. Appellees petitioned for damages and by order dated September 9, 1989, the county court denied them any relief. Appellees appealed to the Madison County Circuit Court and the Commission moved to…