McRostie v. City of Owatonna

There was a judgment rendered on the pleadings for defendant a.nd plaintiff appeals.

The facts are these: Plaintiff was the owner of a small strip of land in the city of Owatonna upon which was a barn of the alleged value of $2,500. Defendant by a proceeding in eminent domain, as authorized by its charter undertook to acquire this strip and some other property, owned by different parties, for a public street. The award of damages by commissioners duly appointed was confirmed by the city council. Plaintiff and the other parties interested appealed to the district court. Plaintiff’s appeal is…