Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. v. Allison

McKAY, Justice.

Our previous opinion in this cause is withdrawn and the following substituted therefor.

This is a condemnation case in which appellant sought to condemn a 40 foot right of way for construction and maintenance of a gas pipeline across appellees’ land. Commissioners appointed by the trial court made and filed an award of $10,498, which amount was paid into the registry of the court by appellant. Appellant then appealed the award to the trial court and the cause was tried before a jury.

The jury found that (1) the 5.43 acre strip had a market value of $5,430 immediately before…