State ex rel. Department of Highways v. Francis

CHASEZ, Judge.

These are separate proceedings for the expropriation of two tracts of land to be used in connection with the construction of Interstate Highway 10, which were consolidated for purpose of trial. Defendants are Felix S. Francis, the owner of both tracts, and Robert R. Gibbs and Louben, Inc., lessees of parts of one of the tracts.

The value of the interests of the lessees was stipulated and it was agreed that that value would be paid to the lessees by the owner out of the total amount found due to the owner as a result of the expropriation.

The tracts are adjacent, but separate and…