Regents of the University of Minnesota v. Hibbing

Kelly, Justice.

This is an appeal by the property owner in a condemnation proceeding to determine the fair market value of a parcel of *483residential property located in the Cedar-Riverside area of Minneapolis taken by the University of Minnesota as part of a proposed expansion of its West Bank Campus.

The commissioners fixed the award at $29,950. An appeal from that award was taken by both parties. On June 7, 1973, a jury rendered a verdict finding damages in the amount of $26,225. The property owner appealed from the order of the district court denying a motion for an additur or a new trial.

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