Coughlin v. Town of Rosemount

Knutson, Justice.

James J. Coughlin, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, who appeared in his own behalf in the trial below, is the owner of the east half of the northeast quarter of section 29, in township 115, range 18, this state. A condemnation proceeding was commenced by the town of Rosemount, in Dakota county, to acquire a small strip of plaintiff’s land in order that a road bordering the same might be widened. Plaintiff, being dissatisfied with the award made by the town, appealed to the district court. The case was tried to a jury, and a verdict rendered awarding plaintiff no damages.…