Bradley v. Keith

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice.

This is the second appeal of this case.1 An action was brought by the City of Little Rock to condemn five acres of land, the complaint alleging that Bradley had a deed to the land, and that Keith had a tax title to same. Bradley filed an answer asserting title to the property, but Keith failed to file any pleading whatsoever. At a preliminary hearing, with the parties represented by their attorneys, it was agreed that the land was worth $1,000, and that the city might deposit such amount in the registry of the court, and take possession of the property. The…