Popwell v. Shelby County

COLEMAN, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the circuit court rendered on the verdict of a jury in a proceeding to condemn 5.73 acres of land in Shelby County for the construction of a public highway. The appellee commenced the proceeding in the probate court where an order of condemnation was entered awarding appellants compensation in the amount of $35,125. Appellee appealed to the circuit court where a judgment was rendered on a jury verdict awarding appellants $18,500. From that judgment and a judgment overruling motion for new trial the appellants prosecute this appeal.

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