The Mississippi State Highway Commission sought to condemn a right of way for interstate highway No. 20 across the lands of H.T. Jones and wife. The eminent domain court, with a view by the jury before construction, fixed the damages at $9,500. On appeal by the Commission, the circuit court jury, after a view during construction, awarded $11,000. From the judgment entered, the Commission appealed.
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