Hoeft v. State of Iowa

In June, 1934, plaintiff was the owner of two contiguous tracts of land inside of and near the easterly boundaries of Charles City, Iowa, abutting the south side of high way No. 18. The larger tract, referred to in the record as the east property, consisted of about 37 acres, and the smaller tract referred to in the record as the west property, consisted of one acre. Each tract has a house and other improvements thereon. The larger tract was owned by the plaintiff for many years. The smaller tract was owned by him only a few years prior to the condemnation. These properties are rented to and…