State v. Hays

DIXON, Chief Justice.

This appeal again presents the question of the admissibility of testimony in regard to alleged comparable sales in a condemnation suit.

This is the second appeal in the case. For the opinion in the first appeal see Hays v. State, Tex.Civ.App., 342 S.W.2d 167. For a related case see State v. Morse, Tex.Civ.App., 342 S.W.2d 165.

Appellees admitted that appellants had complied with all the prerequisites and requirements for condemnation. The only questions remaining were issues of value. Nevertheless the trial extended over a period of ten days. The statement of facts covers…