Robinson v. Howard County

LONG, Justice.

This is a condemnation suit to determine the value of approximately nine acres of land belonging to Charlie Robinson which was taken for highway purposes. The only issue was the value of the land. Judgment, based upon a jury verdict, was rendered in favor of Robinson for $250 per acre. Robinson has appealed.

Appellant seeks a reversal upon one point of error. He contends the trial court erred in excluding the testimony of the witness Oscar Cagle as to the value of the land. Appellee contended in the trial court, and contends here, that the witness was not shown to be qualified to…