Coffelt v. Arkansas State Highway Commission

David Newbern, Justice.

This appeal and cross appeal are from a condemnation judgment which, after a jury trial, awarded $40,000 to the appellant. It is the second appeal in the case, and as the first appeal was decided in this court, we have jurisdiction. Arkansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Rule 29. 1. j.

In July, 1955, Mr. and Mrs. D’Angelo conveyed to Pulaski County an easement for the right of way for State and U.S. Highway 67. The easement disected a parcel of land owned by the D’Angelos. The deed contained this language:

This conveyance is made for the purpose of a freeway and…