Turner v. State

RENFRO, Justice.

The State of Texas and Jack County, acting through the Commissioners’ Court of said County, brought condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of an easement over 8.719 acres of land belonging to Ides A. and Juanita M. Turner. The Turners appealed from a judgment based upon a jury verdict, which awarded them $1,166.66 for the land taken and $3,000.00 as diminution in value of the remainder.

Appellants contend in their first eight points there was no evidence to show compliance with certain procedural matters prior to trial on the merits.

Points 9-14 claim the evidence was…