Grand River Dam Authority v. Simpson

GIBSON, V. C. J.

This is a proceeding in condemnation instituted by Grand River Dam Authority pursuant to its powers of eminent domain (art. 4, ch. 70, S. L. 1935; 82 O. S. 1941 §§ 861-881) to acquire certain land belonging to W. A. Simpson and Josephine Simpson.

Subsequent to the award of the commissioners and the disbursement thereof as required by law, the owners demanded and were granted a jury trial over the timely objection of said Authority. The trial resulted in an award in excess of that allowed by the commissioners, and the Authority appeals.

The Authority assigns as error the action…