Karpus v. State

This is a motion for an order setting aside and vacating a judgment of this court and reopening the trial of the claim for the purpose of permitting claimant to offer further proof consisting of alleged new evidence.

The claim was for damages for the appropriation of land owned by the claimant. The trial of this claim, one of four claims tried together, took place on September 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1960. On or about February 9, 1961, the court’s findings of fact and conclusions of law were filed, awarding claimant the sum of $59,000 for his direct and consequential damages.

Prior to the trial of…