City of Bryan v. Moehlman

The City of Bryan instituted in the County Court of Brazos County proceedings to condemn a strip fifty feet wide out of land belonging to respondents, Moehlman and wife, for street purposes under the right of eminent domain.

The parties failing to agree, the County Judge on August 17, 1954, appointed, under the provisions, of Article 3264, V.A. C.S., three special commissioners to assess the damages. The commissioners after a hearing made an award of $200.00. The amount of this award was paid into the registry of the court. The City promptly entered into possession and began to clear and grade…