City of Garland v. Wyrick

RALEIGH BROWN, Justice.

This is a condemnation case. The City of Garland sought to condemn Block 21, Duck Creek Addition to the City for a civic center and other public purposes. The owners of the property, except for city owned easements, were Roy Wyrick and wife, Alena Wyrick, and Gale Wyrick and wife, Billie Wyrick. Following a jury trial, a judgment awarding the Wyricks the sum of $157,800 was entered. The City of Garland appeals.

The thrust of the appeal of the City of Garland is primarily two fold. First, the City urges no judgment could be entered on the answer of the jury to the special…