State Highway Commissioner v. Sabo

Although the late Judge Watts heard oral arguments on the above matter, he took no part in the decision in this case.

This case involves a petition by the State highway commissioner to condemn land for the purpose of widening Telegraph road pursuant to PA 1911, No 149, as amended, CL 1948, §§ 213.21 to 213.41 (Stat Ann 1958 Rev §§ 8.11 to 8.31). Among the properties condemned was the property in question owned by defendants, John Sabo and his wife, Julia Sabo.

Prior to the partial taking by the State, defendants’ “L” shaped land had a frontage of 99 feet on Telegraph road extending to a depth…