State v. LeCroy

186 So.2d 142 (1966)

STATE of Alabama

v.

Geraldine W. LeCROY et al.

3 Div. 88.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

May 5, 1966.

Frank J. Mizell, Jr., and Goodwyn & Smith, Montgomery, for appellant.

Hill, Hill, Stovall & Carter, Montgomery, for appellees.

GOODWYN, Justice.

This is an eminent domain proceeding brought by the State (Code 1940, Tit. 19, Chap. 1) to acquire rights-of-way for highway purposes across lands belonging to appellees. The proceeding originated in the probate court of Montgomery County, where there was an award of $200,000. From the order of condemnation there made, the State appealed to the…