State v. Landers

SELLERS, Justice.

This is a condemnation case brought by the State of Texas and the County of Gregg against J. C. Landers and wife, Effie Lan-ders, for the purpose of acquiring right of way through the appellees’ land in Gregg County, Texas. The suit involves some 12 acres, with the appellees’ residence thereon near the City of Longview in Gregg County.

The trial was to a jury and the .parties stipulated that all proceedings for the.condemnation of the property were properly had up to the trial of the case in the County. Court of Gregg County. Only one issue was submitted to the jury; and in…