Alexander v. City of San Antonio

CALVERT, Chief Justice.

This suit grew out of a condemnation proceeding in which City of San Antonio condemned an easement over the southeast triangular portion of Lot 12, Block 2, Mont Calm Addition to the City of San Antonio, containing 3,808 square feet, for use in a drainage project. The lot was owned at the time by Nick Alexander and his wife, Josephine Alexander. Mr. Alexander died during pendency of the suit and the litigation has been continued by Mrs. Alexander for herself individually and as independent executrix of Mr. Alexander’s will and estate.

The Special Commissioners assessed…