Lower Colorado River Authority v. Hughes

BLAIR, Justice.

This appeal arose out of a condemnation proceeding instituted by appellant, Lower Colorado River Authority, to condemn 320 acres of land belonging to appellees, Fritz' Hughes and wife, and others alleged to have an interest therein, for use in the construction of Marshall Ford dam. The commissioners appointed awarded appellees $10,000 as their damages. Both appellant and appellees appealed from said award, appellant claiming that it was excessive and appellees claiming that it was insufficient. By a written statement filed at the beginning of the trial, appellees admitted the…