State Ex Rel. Road Commission v. Style-Crete, Inc.

TUCKETT, Justice:

Two separate eminent domain proceedings were commenced by the State against two separate portions of the defendant’s property. The cases were consolidated for trial by the court below. Only one issue was submitted to the jury and that was the amount of compensation to be awarded the defendant. The jury returned a special verdict and the court entered judgment thereon. From the judgment the State appeals.

The property owned by Style-Crete was located on the north side of Fifth South Street and between 2200 and 2400 West in Salt Lake City. The tract was irregular in shape and…