Gear V. City Of Phoenix

In 1958 the City of Phoenix (appellee), pursuant to a city ordinance authorizing and directing the widening of north Seventh Street, instituted proceedings to condemn the west seven feet of a lot owned by Robert L. Gear (appellant). Pursuant to stipulation the appellee posted an $8,000 bond and took immediate possession. The matter was subsequently tried before a jury and appellant received a verdict of $2,200 upon which judgment was entered. Appellant's motion for judgment n. o. v. for $8,000 or for new trial was denied and he appealed.