Legal Opinion
City of Jonesboro v. Vuncannon
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Decided September 28, 1992No. 91-319PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
David Newbern, Justice.
This is an inverse condemnation case. The Circuit Court awarded the appellees, Floyd and Cathy Vuncannon, $5,282.90 in damages for land taken by the appellant, City of Jonesboro. The Vuncannons’ claims for $105,041.68 for lost rental, removal of debris, increased, interest costs, interest accrued, and attorney’s fees were denied on the ground that they were based on'tort liability from which the City was immune. The City appeals from the condemnation award, raising a number of issues, all of which are placed under the rubric, “abuse of discretion.” The Vuncannons…
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