Arkansas State Highway Commission v. Perryman

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

The judgment appealed was a jury award to appellees in an eminent domain proceeding. Appellant contends that the verdict for $26,000 was not supported by substantial evidence. We agree and remand the case for a new trial.

Appellees presented four witnesses on the question of just compensation. They were appellee Robert M. Perryman, Jackson Ross, Merle Lemley and Jim Pledger.

The lands involved were taken for construction and relocation of approaches to the New Dardanelle Bridge and highway facilities. The lands actually taken consisted of 520 square feet with a depth…