Denton County v. Brammer

SMITH, Justice.

In February, 1953 special condemnation proceedings were instituted by Denton County, Texas, to condemn land owned by the Brammers, in which the Brammers filed timely objections to the award ($800.-00) of the Commissioners, but delayed for a period of seven years after filing their objections in the county court to have citation issued and served, and allowed a period of five years to elapse after their withdrawal of the Commissioners’ award before obtaining a setting and trial in the county court of their claim for compensation and damages. For convenience, the parties will…