City of Monroe v. Wilhite

BOLIN, Judge.

The City of Monroe, Louisiana, acting under the authority of Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:4621-33 :4622 and 19:2, expropriated 3.5 acres of land belonging to Lonnie F. Wilhite for use as a public park. Defendant did not question the necessity for the taking and pursuant to a joint petition and stipulation, title to the property was adjudicated to the City by judgment dated January 27, 1971. However, defendant reserved his right to litigate the question of just compensation.

Plaintiff tendered and placed in the registry of the court $14,020 which was withdrawn by defendant.…