Schrader v. Sioux City

SNELL, Justice.

This case is before us following condemnation proceedings by City of Sioux City, appeal to district court by condemnees, jury finding of damages and court determination of interest and attorney fees.

I. Our first problem is determination of the issues before us on this appeal. For this purpose we set forth the chronology of events.

The City of Sioux City constructed a viaduct on Sixth Street in the city abutting plaintiffs’ property but refused to commence condemnation proceedings. Plaintiffs, alleging damage to their properties, by mandamus sought an order directing condemnation…