Shoemake v. Murphy

HENLEY, Chief Justice.

Action by St. Francois County and the Judges of its county court (hereinafter referred to as the County or plaintiffs) to condemn for park and recreational purposes *333land owned by defendants. Commissioners assessed defendants’ damages for the taking at $51,600. Defendants excepted to this award and the issue of damages was tried before a jury in Jefferson County on a change of venue. The jury assessed defendants’ damages at $100,378.00 and judgment was entered in accordance with the verdict. The County’s motion for new trial was overruled and it appealed.

Plaintiffs brief…