Culver v. State

RENFRO, Justice.

This was a condemnation proceeding brought by the State, by and through the Commissioners’ Court of Matagorda County, against David S. Culver and wife. The State sought to condemn 8.76 acres of land for highway purposes across a tract of 211 acres owned by the Culvers. In the trial court judgment was entered for defendants for $876 for the land taken, and $876 as depreciation of the market value of the balance of the land. The Culvers have appealed.

Appellants contend the court erred in admitting into evidence a tax rendition statement signed by appellant Culver.

The statement…