City of Wichita v. Eisenring

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Davis, J.:

Through eminent domain, the City of Wichita (City) acquired 75.9 acres of real estate owned by Victor B. and Johnnie B. Eisenring. The City appeals from the jury determination of market value, claiming that the award was based upon expert testimony erroneously admitted without adequate foundation and, further, improperly based upon consideration of personalty located on the Eisenring property. We affirm.

Victor and Johnnie Eisenring, husband and wife, owned a 75.9 acre tract of land which the City sought to acquire by eminent domain in order…