State, Department of Highways v. Mason

229 So.2d 89 (1969)

254 La. 1035

STATE of Louisiana, Through the DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS,

v.

Joseph R. MASON et al.

No. 49654.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

November 10, 1969.

Rehearing Denied December 15, 1969.

Dissenting Opinion December 18, 1969.

Harry V. Booth, Henry A. Politz, of Booth, Lockard, Jack, Pleasant & LeSage, Shreveport, for defendant-relator.

D. Ross Banister, Chester E. Martin, Johnie E. Branch, Jr., J. David McNeill, III, Baton Rouge, for plaintiff-respondent.

McCALEB, Justice.

In this suit, defendant contests the adequacy of the $20,810 award deposited as just compensation by the…