Blount County v. McPherson

GOODWYN, Justice.

On December 19, 1956, Blount County, appellant, brought condemnation proceedings against appellee Edgar McPherson (among others) in the law and equity court of said county to acquire certain land for highway purposes. Commissioners were duly appointed to assess the damages and compensation. On January 31, 1557, the commissioners’ report fixing $3,500 as the amount of compensation due said appellee was confirmed and an order of condemnation entered. On February 14, 1957, the county filed notice of appeal to the circuit court and demanded a jury trial. On February 15, 1957, the…