Chandler v. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

CORN, Justice.

Plaintiffs brought this action seeking to establish, by way of reverse condemnation, their right to recover damages and compensation, which they alleged resulted from defendant’s acts in construction of the Turner Turnpike, performed by virtue of the powers vested in the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

Plaintiffs own a 160-acre homestead located near the Turnpike. Prior to construction of the Turnpike a county road, which served as a mail and school bus route, extended from the town of Wellston (a mile west of plaintiffs’ land) along the south side of plaintiffs’ farm and south ½…