State v. Griffith

MERRILL, Justice.

The sole question requiring a decision in this case is whether evidence of the tax valuation made by the Board of Equalization is admissible, over objection, in a condemnation case.

The question on which this case turns arose twice during the trial. The first time was during the cross-examination of the State’s appraiser Cottrell. He was asked “What was the property assessed for”; the State objected and the objection was sustained.

Later, on the direct examination of the landowner, he was asked “What is your property assessed for?” The State again objected, the jury was sent to…