Davidson v. County of Harris

PEDEN, Justice.

Eminent domain proceeding. Dr. Eli Davidson appeals from jury’s award to him of $18,630. for the taking of his lot by Harris County on January 12, 1968.

The south side of the appellant’s tract, roughly 60 feet wide, fronted on the shore of Clear Lake. Its north side was not quite parallel to its south side. The lot extended approximately 240 feet north from the lake, and its north end met the dead-end of Kirby Road about 350 feet south of the intersection of Kirby and NASA Road No. 1. A strip five feet wide along the west side of the lot was not taken, but it was uncontroverted…