People Ex Rel. Department of Public Works v. Lillard

Defendants, dissatisfied with a jury award in condemnation, appeal.

They are the owners of 300-odd acres of farm land adjoining U.S. Highway 40 (Sacramento to San Francisco) on the south. Their place (hereinafter “the Lillard” place or property) is located approximately one-half mile east of Richards Boulevard, described as the “feeder” street from the highway into Davis.

Prior to October 1958 the portion of U.S. 40 involved was a 4-lane limited access freeway. Commencing on that date it was being converted into a 6-lane freeway with no access except at designated interchanges.

In the “before”…