Ark. State Highway Comm. v. Kennedy

Jim Johnson, Associate Justice.

This is an eminent domain action. Appellant, Arkansas State Highway Commission, brought suit to acquire an easement across land owned by Mrs. S. E. (Eliza) Kennedy, appellee. This land was part of a larger tract of 2.6 acres upon which Mrs. Kennedy’s residence was located. Appellant deposited $650 as estimated just compensation.for the tract taken. Appellee claimed severance damages to the entire property. The jury returned a verdict in the amount of $2,500 for Mrs. Kennedy.

For reversal, appellant relies upon the following points:

1. The trial court committed…