People v. Adamson

Respondent filed an action in eminent domain for' the purpose of acquiring for a state highway and, in particular, a freeway, 8.02 acres of unimproved land and certain abutter’s rights of access owned by appellant. The property sought to be condemned is located easterly of Roseville, outside of . the city limits, and will accommodate the new freeway which will by-pass that city. The 8.02 acres of land being condemned is a part of a large parcel of land consisting of more than 280 acres which appellant had purchased in 1945 for $17,000, including a six-room house, barn and other buildings. No…