Accomac Realty Co. v. City of St. Louis

Plaintiff in its petition asked damages in the sum of $150,000 for alleged depreciation in value of its property, caused by a change in the grade of Kingshighway in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. The case was tried before a jury, resulting in a verdict and judgment in the sum of $14,280. From that judgment plaintiff appealed.

The only point briefed by appellant pertains to the admission of certain evidence. The statement of the case may therefore be brief. For an understanding of the issues it will suffice to quote portions of the statements from appellant's and respondent's briefs.…