State v. Oliver

BRADLEY, Judge.

This is a condemnation case.

Appellant, State of Alabama, commenced, in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, proceedings to acquire from appellees for highway purposes, a parcel of land located in Jefferson County. The Probate Court granted condemnation and made an award for the taking of the property. From the order and award, the State appealed to the Circuit Court of Jefferson County where a trial ensued before a jury. There was a verdict for 'the property owners in the amount of $8,400. The motion for new trial was denied and from that denial this appeal was perfected.

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