Loumparoff v. Housing Authority of City of Dallas

YOUNG, Justice.

The condemnation proceedings initiated by appellee under authority of Art. 3264 et seq., V.A.C.S., were vigorously contested from their inception, appellants urging many objections and affirmative defenses. On jury trial and answers to special issues, judgment was rendered fixing compensation to the owners' for’ their 17.2 acres-of land in sum of $40,000" with 6 percent interest 'from March 19, 1952 — date of the order of possession. Timely appeal has been taken from this award.

Appellee Authority is a body corporate, existing by virtue of Art. 1269k, Housing Authority Law,…