State ex rel. Department of Highways v. Vermilion Development Co.

236 So. 2d 53, 1970 La. App. LEXIS 5210

Opinions

MILLER, Judge.

This is the companion case to State of Louisiana, through the Department of Highways v. Patout and Richard, 236 So.2d 40. On December 28, 1964 defendant withdrew the $115,350 deposited as just compensation.

For the reasons assigned in that opinion, the trial court’s award to Vermilion Development Co., Inc., is amended by decreasing the award from $128,141 to $29,280. Judgment is rendered in favor of the State of Louisiana, through the Department of Highways and against Vermilion Development Co., Inc., for the sum of $86,070, together with interest at the rate of 5% per annum from December 28, 1964. All costs of court both at trial and on appeal are taxed to Vermilion Development Co., Inc.

Amended and rendered.