South Carolina State Highway Department v. Nasim

This appeal by the South Carolina Highway Department grows out of a land condemnation proceeding. The highway department has acquired for public use an 18/100 acre lot belonging to Mr. Nasim, the landowner. A trial was held before a jury, and the only issue involved was the amount of compensation the highway department should pay the landowner. The jury was charged that under the evidence it could award not less than $550 and not more than $3000. The award was for $2000.

After all evidence was submitted, counsel argued to the jury. Counsel for the highway department did not object to…