Redfield v. Iowa State Highway Commission

In February 1956 plaintiffs-appellants purchased 97.2 acres of land near the north edge of Des Moines for contemplated development as a residential subdivision. In November 1957 the State Highway Commission filed notice of proceedings to condemn the north 77.2 acres of said land in connection with the construction of limited access interstate Highway No. 80. On December 10, 1957, the condemnation commission filed its report fixing plaintiffs’ damages at $70,000. On December 26, 1957, the highway commission took possession of said condemned property and proceeded to complete the construction…