Louisiana Court of Appeal April 25, 1973, No. 4136 (State ex rel. Department of Highways v. Luster)

lead-opinion

MILLER, Judge.

Plaintiff Highway Department expropriated 1.437 acres from defendant John Luster’s 4.307 acre tract. The tract fronted 201.22 feet on Louisiana Highway 1 and is located just south of the Natchitoches City Limits. The property was taken to provide for the construction of a four-lane concrete paved roadway to replace the present two-lane road.