Ark. State Highway Comm. v. Owen

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Appellant contends that the trial court committed error in granting a new trial to appellees, landowner defendants in an action brought by appellant in eminent domain for acquisition of right-of-way for Interstate Highway No. 40.

The case was tried to a jury on June 17, 1966 on evidence of differences in value ranging from $4,250.00 to $24,150.00. The jury returned a verdict for appellees in the amount of $6,250.00. Appellees filed a motion for a new trial alleging that the verdict was inadequate and not supported by the preponderance of the evidence. An amendment to…