Birmingham Mineral Railroad v. Smith

In a proceeding instituted by appellant to condemn a right of way over the land of appellee, and to determine the compensation to which he is entitled, the former introduced in evidence the assessment rendered by the latter to the tax-assesor, sworn to by him, in which the land in question was listed, and its value estimated at $3,400 for taxation for the year 1888. Appellee testified, that the tract of land was worth, at the time the award of compensation was made, in December, 1887, by the commissioners appointed by the judge of probate, and at the time of the trial, one thousand dollars…