Oklahoma Turnpike Authority v. Little

AFFIRMED IN PART; REVERSED IN PART; REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS. 1 Appellant, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), appealed an order of the District Court of Mayes County which awarded certain fees and costs to the appellees, David L. Little and Sue Ann Little (Landowners). Landowners counter appealed. The order was part of a condemnation action brought against Landowners to acquire land for the Cherokee Turnpike. The court-appointed commissioners determined $50,000 to be just compensation for ten acres which included the Landowners' residence. Landowners demanded a jury trial, and the jury returned a verdict of $90,000.