Arkansas State Highway Commission v. Stupenti

Ward, Justice.

The only question presented on this appeal is whether the trial court, where the jury had rendered judgment for the value of land under an eminent domain proceeding, was correct iu adding interest from the date of entry by the State.

On February 24, 1950, the Arkansas Highway Commission filed suit in the Circuit Court against appellee and other landowners to acquire a right-of-way for the purpose of constructing a highway, and, having made the required deposit in the registry of the Court, took possession of appellee’s land on May 5, 1950.

Trial was had on June 24, 1952, resulting…