City of Mart v. Hasse

This was a condemnation proceeding by appellant against appellee to ascertain the value of 42% acres of land out of a 60-acre tract belonging to appellee, said land being condemned by appellant to be used as a site for a water reservoir, and to ascertain the increased or diminished value, if any, of the remaining 17% acres by reason of said 42% acres being condemned for said purpose. In reply to special issues the jury found: (1) That the city of Mart deemed it necessary to condemn said 42% acres for the purpose of constructing a water reservoir; (2) that it was necessary to condemn said 42%…