Commonwealth v. Meehan

CULLEN; Commissioner.

In condemnation proceedings by the State Highway Department in connection with a street widening project in the City of Shelbyville, the commissioners appointed by the county court made an award of damages in the amount of $300. .Upon appeal to the circuit court by the property owner, a jury increased the award to $1,000. The Highway Department .appeals from the-judgment entered on that verdict, contending (1) that the court erred .in refusing to grant a continuance and (2) in admitting evidence concerning some trees removed, from the right of way, and (3) that the…