County of Maricopa v. Shell Oil Company

JOHNSON, Justice.

This was an action in condemnation instituted by the County of Maricopa, appellant, pursuant to § 27-901, A.C.A. 1939. * In 1948 appellee, Shell Oil Company, leased a parcel of land located at the southeast corner of the intersection of East Thomas Road and 24th Street, Maricopa County, Arizona. The lease was for a base term of fifteen years from June 1, 1948, and for an additional five-year term. The lease rental was a flat $150 per month for the first five years, and thereafter $150 per month, plus one cent per gallon for any gallons up to 10,000 delivered during the month…