Riley v. City of Abilene

OPINION

This is an original proceeding. Leo and Shirley Riley, relators, seek a writ of prohibition directing respondents to “cease and desist from taking or exercising any action” contrary to this court’s opinion and judgment in City of Abilene, Texas v. Leo and Shirley Riley, Cause No. 11-90-193-CV.

Originally, the City of Abilene sought to condemn .363 acres belonging to the Ri-leys. The jury found that the difference in the value of the Riley’s property before and after the taking was $133,835. The trial court entered judgment based on the jury’s verdict, and the City appealed. This court…