Scott v. State

Paul Ward, Associate Justice.

This is a condemnation proceeding instigated by the State of Arkansas for the use and benefit of the Pea Ridge National Park Commission, pursuant to the powers given by Act 192 of the 1957 General Assembly, to acquire 139 acres of land belonging to Mrs. L. D. Frances Scott, et al.

Pursuant to said Act the Commission is attempting to acquire the aforementioned land in order to convey it to the United States of America, or any of its agencies, for inclusion in the Pea Ridge National Park. Section Five (5) of the Act provides for the appraisal of the land by three…