Teller v. Sievers

This was a condemnation proceeding under the Eminent Domain Act.

December 13,1895, appellant filed his petition in the court below. May, 1897, a trial was had to a jury of six freeholders, resulting in a verdict in favor of respondents. This trial occupied five days in the talcing of testimony and a view of the premises by the jury.

May 24, 1897, the court set aside the verdict of the jury and granted a new trial.

April 30,1900, the court ordered the “petitioner to deposit in court, not later than 10 o’clock a. m. of May 1, A. D. 1900, the sum of $400.00, to apply on costs accrued and to accrue,…