Mississippi State Highway Commission v. Jones

Tbe Mississippi State Highway Commission sought to condemn a right of way for interstate highway No. 20 across the lands of H. T. Jones and wife. The eminent domain court, with a view by the jury before construction, fixed the damages at $9,500. On appeal by the Commission, the circuit court jury, after a view during construction, awarded $11,000. From the judgment entered, the Commission appealed.

The Joneses purchased this tract of land in 1951. It is situated about two miles from the Town of Chunky in Newton County. It consisted of 120 acres, or three full forties, being three-fourths of a…