Arkansas State Highway Commission v. Morris

Paul Ward, Justice.

This is an eminent domain proceeding, and only one point — a point of law — is involved on appeal. The pertinent background facts and procedure can be briefly stated.

Facts. The Arkansas State Highway Commission (appellant herein) filed a complaint in circuit court to acquire 37.49 acres out of a large tract of land, belonging to G. L. Morris and his wife (appellees), for construction purposes on U. S. Highway 64 in-Woodruff County. Appellant having deposited in court $14,500, as estimated compensation, the trial court granted immediate possession to appellant. Appellees…