Arkansas State Highway Comm'n v. Highfill

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice.

This is a highway condemnation case. The commission, appellant herein, brought an action against Hansel Highfill and wife for the acquisition of 48.77 acres needed for the construction of Interstate No. 40 in Johnson County. The tracts taken in fee simple were designated as 607 and 609, and construction easements were designated 607E and 609E. On trial, Mr. Highfill testified that total damages to his property amounted to $30,000.00. Hobert C. Yarbrough; a witness on behalf of appellees, testified that damages were $25,925.00. Two appraisers on behalf of the…