The City of Harlingen, a Municipal Corporation, Petitioner v. the Estate of David J. Sharboneau, Deceased…

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the subdivision development appraisal method is not a competent or relevant means of proving market value for raw, unimproved land in a condemnation case, reversed the appellate court's judgment, and remanded for a new determination based on traditional appraisal methods. Justice Baker filed a concurring opinion, agreeing with the judgment but rejecting the majority's suggestion that the method might be admissible in some future cases.