Baker v. Carson

Carson’s land was taken by condemnation for a state highway right of way, prior to the enactment of Acts 1981, chapter 57, by which the State assumed liability for the damages to which Carson is entitled.

The amount of the damages was fixed by a jury of view after the enactment of the statute of 1931, and that report was confirmed without exception or appeal. The final judgment directed that the State should he held primarily liable, and the county of Wilson secondarily liable, to Carson for the damages.

This appeal is by Wilson County, insisting that no liability exists against it under the…