Section 23 One Verdict Form and One Sum for All Owners

• Library: Condemnation Practice 2009

Condemnation petitions may involve several tracts under different ownerships. The exceptions to the commissioners’ reports are tried separately as to each property. The jury verdict in the trial of exceptions will be one lump-sum verdict for all persons claiming an interest in the property. Seliga Shoe Stores, Inc. v. City of Maplewood, 558 S.W.2d 328 (Mo. App. E.D. 1977). The apportionment of the verdict among the respective defendants is resolved by the defendants or...