Coon v. State Highway Board

This is a highway condemnation case appealed to the Franklin County Court under the provisions of Chapter 5, Title 19, V.S.A. The State Highway Board initially awarded $750.00 for the taking. Upon an appeal to the county court, and a trial by jury, the latter returned a verdict of $750.00. The land so taken is located in Highgate, Vermont. The taking took place August 2, 1962.

Following the verdict, and before judgment, plaintiffs filed a motion to set aside the verdict and for a new trial, bringing to the trial court’s attention the claims of error. Plaintiffs’ motion was denied. Ninety-five…