This appeal has been taken from the sustaining of a motion for a new trial to the landowners in a condemnation case, after the jury had fixed damages. Three grounds for the grant were stated by the trial judge, but his principal reason which is dispositive here was the asserted prejudicial effect of a remark made by the condemnor's attorney during final argument, to wit:
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