International Paper Company v. State

WEBBER, Justice.

The State Highway Commission condemned approximately 746 acres of plaintiffs’ land for highway purposes. The highway as constructed passed through and divided the township owned by plaintiffs and comprising 23,538 acres of timberland. It is not disputed on appeal that the highway is of the non-access type where it abuts land of plaintiffs. Plaintiffs therefore claim the value of the property actually taken plus severance damage as to the rest. Defendant’s appeal is from a jury verdict awarding plaintiffs the sum of $65,000.

The statement of points on appeal, not abandoned,…