Johns

This was a proceeding by appellant, the United States, under §§ 257 and 258 of Title 40 USCA, 1 for the condemnation of 62 tracts of land in Jefferson County, Washington. On June 5, 1942, there was a jury trial to determine what would be just compensation for 58 of the 62 tracts. That trial resulted in verdicts — rendered June 5, 1942 — to the effect that just compensation for those tracts would be $311.-99. On July 28, 1942, there was a jury trial to determine what would be just compensation for the other four tracts. That trial resulted in verdicts — rendered July 28, 1942 — to the effect that just compensation for those tracts would be $25. Thereupon, on July 15, 1943, the trial court entered judgment to the effect that, upon payment of the sum of $311.99, with 6% interest from June 5, 1942, and the sum of $25, with 6% interest from July 28, 1942, title to the 62 tracts should vest in appellant. From that part of the judgment which allowed interest from the dates on which the verdicts were rendered — June 5, 1942, and July 28, 1942 — this appeal is prosecuted.

For the taking of private property, by condemnation or otherwise, appellant is required to pay just compensation. 2…