County of Maricopa v. Paysnoe

STRUCKMEYER, Justice.

This action originated as a proceeding in condemnation brought by Maricopa County to acquire the north 7 feet of Lots 23 and 24, East Thomas Road Tract, for the purpose of improving facilities for highway travel. Lot 23 is substantially vacant; on Lot 24 there is a building used for restaurant purposes. The trial court in its memorandum of decision prior to judgment stated that some severance damage was suffered by Lot 23 and that substantial severance damage was suffered by Lot 24. Findings of fact were thereafter approved, fixing the severance damage to these lots as…