State ex rel. Department of Highways v. Olivier

WATSON, Judge.

This is an expropriation case, in which the Department of Highways has appealed, contending that the value assigned to defendant’s land by the trial court is excessive and that there is no basis for the award of severance damages. Defendant, Leroy Olivier, has answered the appeal, asking for an increase in the amount awarded. The facts and pertinent evidence are well-presented in the trial court’s reasons for judgment, as follows:

“Leroy Olivier ... is the owner of a certain tract of land in the L’Anse aux Pailles Community of Evangeline Parish, located at the intersection of La.…