Crumrine v. Washington County Housing Authority

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Arnold,

Plaintiff-owner appeals from an order of court granting a new trial in a land damage case.

The defendant, Washington County Housing Authority, took by eminent domain 8.9 acres comprising about 1/3 of the frontage of the plaintiff’s 26.2 acres, located about one-half mile from Fredericktown. The ■owner intended the land to be used for the building of homes, and plotted most of the area for that purpose. The portion taken includes buildings, which rented for $25.00 per month, and most of the level part of the premises, the remainder being not very suitable for…