Harvey v. State

BATEMAN, Justice.

The State of Texas and County of Dallas condemned for highway purposes a portion of a tract of land owned by appellants Walter R. Harvey, et al. The jury found in response to special issues: (1) that the market value of the land taken was $18,440; (2) that the market value of the remainder of the land immediately before condemnation was $5,435, and (3) immediately after condemnation $3,675. The sole question presented for review is whether the trial court committed reversible error in admitting in evidence, and permitting the jury to take with them into the jury room, a…