Callejo v. Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.

KILGARLIN, Justice.

In this easement condemnation case the trial court disregarded the jury’s finding of post-taking value, substituted its own finding, and rendered judgment accordingly. The court of appeals reversed that judgment, concluding that the jury’s finding was supported by the evidence. 745 S.W.2d 70. We reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and affirm that of the trial court.

Callejo owns a 130.71 acre tract of land in Dallas County. Brazos owns a general easement across the tract which permits Brazos to construct, operate, and maintain an electric transmission line on the…