Gear v. City of Phoenix

JENNINGS, Justice.

' In 1958 the City of Phoenix (appellee), pursuant .to a city- ordinance authorizing and directing the widening of north Seventh Street, instituted proceedings to condemn the. west seven feet of a lot owned by Robert L. Gear (appellant). Pursuant to stipulation the appellee posted an $8,000 bond and took immediate possession. The matter was subsequently tried before a jury and appellant received a verdict of $2,200 upon which judgment was entered. Appellant’s motion for judgment n. o. v. for $8,000 or for new trial was denied and he appealed.

Appellant complains of two…