White v. County of Franklin

Land of the petitioner was taken for a highway by the respondent by eminent domain. The county commissioners awarded her $500 as damages. She petitioned for the assessment of her damages by a jury. The jury assessed her damages in the sum of $432. As we interpret the record, she then moved in effect that judgment be entered for the amount of the award of the county commissioners less the costs of the respondent. That motion was denied. Judgment was entered on the verdict. She appealed. Procedure governing the rights of the parties is set forth in these sections of G. L. c. 79, § 6. “When a…