State ex rel. Department of Highways v. Brammer

SAVOY, Judge.

Certain of defendant’s land was expropriated for highway purposes in three separate suits; the cases were consolidated, and, upon trial on the merits, the lower court awarded, inter alia, severance damages of $28,458.00.

From that judgment, the State has appealed, and defendant has answered the appeal.

At the time of trial in the lower court, the value of the land taken was stipulated. Thus, the main issue on this appeal is that of severance damages.

The State contends that no severance damages should have been allowed, and that the lower court erred in assessing the charges of…