Jefferson v. Mississippi State Highway Commission

GILLESPIE, Chief Justice.

Lawrence T. Jefferson and wife, Mary Jefferson, hereinafter called owners, owned certain property in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, which was condemned by the Mississippi State Highway Commission in a special court of eminent domain. Being dissatisfied with an award of damages in the amount of $1,725 for the taking of their property, said owners filed a notice of appeal to the Circuit Court of Wilkinson County with the justice of the peace who presided over the special court of eminent domain. They also deposited $300 cash with the justice of the peace for the purpose…