State v. Universal Outdoor, Inc.

DICKSON, Justice.

In this eminent domain proceeding initiated by the State of Indiana against Universal Outdoor, Inc., owner of a billboard leasehold interest, the trial court entered an order of appropriation, and the appointed appraisers concluded that Universal sustained damages of $243,800 from the appropriation. The trial court, finding that neither party filed exceptions during the statutory exceptions period, granted judgment for Universal in the amount of the appraisers’ award. The State appeals, asserting ■ that its exceptions were timely filed. The Court of Appeals reversed. State v.…