State Ex Rel. State Highway Commission v. Jones

This proceeding ivas commenced in] Platte County by the State Highway Commission for the purpose of condemning a right-of-way for State Highway No. 3, across the land of W. Z. Jones. The cause eventually found its way to the Circuit Court of Buchanan County on change of venue. On a trial to a jury in that court, J ones, the defendant, was awarded damages in the sum of $1800. From such award the Highway Commission in due course perfected this appeal. Pending the appeal Jones has died and the cause has been revived in the name of his executrix.

Jones owned a farm, in Platte County consisting of…