Louisiana Court of Appeal December 11, 2002, No. 36,552-CA (Jones v. Ouachita Parish Police Jury)

LPEATROSS, J.

This appeal arises from a judgment of the trial court awarding Plaintiff, Johnny Jones, damages in the amounts of $1,474 as compensation for .45 acres of land owned by him that was taken by the widening of a drainage ditch by Defendant, Ouachita Parish Police Jury (“Police Jury”), and $3,000 for the cost of removal of spoil and debris from Mr. Jones’ property.