Bales v. Iowa State Highway Commission

For convenience we disregard the fact the State of Iowa is named as a defendant. The Iowa State Highway Commission (herein called the commission) instituted a proceeding to condemn certain land in Bremer County for use in improving two primary highways. It filed its application with the sheriff and notice thereof was given the record titleholders. Commissioners appointed by the chief justice of this court assessed the damages to the property from which parts were taken at $4301.50 for which a joint award was made to the titleholders.

Within thirty days after the assessment of damages,…