Arkansas State Highway Commission v. Lemley

Frank Holt, Justice.

In this eminent domain proceeding, the appellant acquired certain lands from appellees which were necessary in the construction of Interstate 40 and its facilities. A jury awarded $14,500 as just compensation to appellees. For reversal of that judgment, the appellant asserts that the trial court erred in permitting a witness, Roy Jackson, on re-direct examination, to testify regarding a sale he had made to the City of Morrilton, and, also, that the court erred in not striking the before value figure of this witness.

Appellee Jackson was one of the owners of the property…