Date: 05-07-2009

Case Style: State of Oklahoma, ex rel Department of Transportation v. Deril J. Lees Revocable Living Trust, et al.

Case Number: CJ-2008-3238

Judge: Rebecca B. Nightingale

Court: District Court, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Kelly Monaghan and Elaina Osteen, Holloway & Monaghan, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Defendant's Attorney: Bob Nichols, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Description: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation sued Deril J. Lees Revocable Living Trust, and others on an eminent domain theory seeking to acquire by condemnation certain rights, title and interests in property owned by Defendants for the construction of a public highway. Commissioners appointed by the Court awarded Defendants $925,000.00.

Outcome: Defendants' verdict for $1,030,000.00.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Defendant's Experts:

Comments: Editor's Note: That Defendants were awarded more than 10% more than they received by the commissioners appointed by the Court means that they will be entitled to recover their costs and attorney fees.