State ex rel. Department of Highways v. Mamou Development Co.

SAVOY, Judge.

The State of Louisiana, through the Department of Highways, filed this suit expropriating for highway purposes a strip of land off the east side of defendant’s property, which is located on Louisiana Highway No. 13 about three miles north of Eunice, in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. The plaintiff deposited $3,820.00 as just compensation for the property expropriated. Defendant filed responsive pleadings alleging the amount deposited was inadequate and seeking an increase in the amount granted for the value of the land taken, as well as severance damages. After trial on the merits,…