IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
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No. 95-50015
Summary Calendar
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
0.11 ACRES OF LAND, ETC., ET Al.,
Defendants,
WALTER W. COOPER,
Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. SA-92-CA-858
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December 5, 1995
Before WIENER, PARKER and DENNIS, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Walter W. Cooper, proceeding pro se, appeals the district
court's decision in the condemnation proceeding initiated by the
Solicitor of the Department of the Interior regarding the taking
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Local Rule 47.5 provides: "The publication of opinions
that have no precedential value and merely decide particular
cases on the basis of well-settled principles of law imposes
needless expense on the public and burdens on the legal
profession." Pursuant to that Rule, the court has determined
that this opinion should not be published.
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of his property under the power of eminent domain for use in the
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Cooper contests the district court's finding that he was
entitled to compensation for only the subject property. He also
contests the method used to appraise the property and the value
determined by the court as "just compensation."
The district court determined that the United States met its
burden on the issue of eminent domain but that Cooper was
entitled to $1,500 as just compensation. We have reviewed the
record and the district court's memorandum ruling and find no
clear error.
Cooper also contends that he did not acquiesce in the
taking, that he should have been allowed to accompany the
appraiser for the appraisal, and that the United States purchased
property that does not belong to him. Cooper failed to present
these issues to the district court; thus, this court will not
consider them.
Accordingly, we affirm the decision of the district court.
AFFIRMED