Ark. State Highway Comm. v. Lasley

Frank Holt, Associate Justice.

This is a condemnation proceeding by appellant to acquire land for highway purposes. The appellee sought just compensation for his leasehold interest in the land. In addition he sought to recover for the damages to his crops and the loss of cattle caused by the negligent acts of appellant’s agents and employees. From the judgment on the verdict favorable to the appellee, the appellant brings this appeal. For reversal appellant relies upon two points. One of appellant’s contentions is that the court erred in permitting a suit against the appellant, an agency of…