State v. Burke

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is a condemnation case wherein the State of Texas condemned a 43.728 acre strip through the middle of a 160 acre tract belonging to the Burkes. After the taking, a remainder of approximately 116 acres was left, consisting of two tracts: one approximately 34 acres and the other approximately 82 acres. Trial to a jury resulted in a verdict of $7,652.40 for the land taken; a value of $20,347.60 of the remainder before the taking; and a value of $17,440.80 of the remainder, after the taking. The trial court rendered judgment on the verdict for defendants for…