City of Wharton v. Stavena

OPINION

DORSEY, Justice.

Appellant, the City of Wharton, originally filed a petition to condemn certain lands owned by appellees, Walter and Nelga Stavena. After the special commissioners awarded damages, appellant moved to dismiss the proceedings. Following a hearing, the trial court granted the motion and rendered a judgment against appellant for appellees’ attorney’s fees, appraisal fees, and expenses. Appellant now complains of the court’s judgment by six points of error. We affirm.

At issue is whether the landowner, Stavena, is entitled to attorney’s fees as a result of appellant’s…