Arkansas State Highway Commission v. Welter

Conley Byrd, Justice.

This is an eminent domain action by appellant Arkansas State Highway Commission for the taking of 1.94 acres at the intersection of Highways 1-40 and 95 for construction of the westbound offramp of the interchange, and for ,a temporary construction easement containing 0.75 acre. Involved in the permanent taking is all or part of 12 lots according to a recorded paper plat of the forty acre tract. The construction easement covers four additional lots.

The Highway Department deposited $100.00 as estimated just compensation for the two easements. From judgment on a jury…