Louisiana Court of Appeal October 28, 1965, No. 10444 (Dow v. Department of Highways)

GLADNEY, Judge.

This action was instituted to recover com■pensation and severance damages for property taken by the defendant, the State of Louisiana, Through Department of High-ways, for highway purposes. This suit was filed on May 27, 1957 and trial had on March 26, 1964. From a judgment in favor of plaintiff for $5,500.00 the defendant has .