Blank v. Iowa State Highway Commission

This is a mandamus action, praying that a writ issue against Iowa State Highway Commission, to compel institution of a condemnation action for damages caused plaintiffs by closing the street in front of their place of business, completely destroying access to the business for a period of four months.

Mrs. James E. Blank and Rick Breumer owned and operated a root beer and sandwich stand, and E. R. Christie a gasoline station, on Riverside Drive in Iowa City. The properties abutted the river on the rear, and since the street was closed to all traffic, their access was completely closed.

Defendant…