Speight v. Lockhart

OPINION

TODD, Judge.

In this eminent domain proceeding, there was a taking of a strip 25 feet in depth across the entire 785 feet frontage of defendant’s land for the purpose of widening State Highway 56. In addition, a 1,000 square foot drainage easement was impressed upon the remainder of the tract. The jury awarded $1,750.00 for the property taken and $5,000.00 for incidental damages to the remainder. Both parties have appealed.

In the Trial Court and in this Court, issues arise from the plans for widening the highway which provide only one entrance to defendant’s property from the highway…