The only issue that shall be tried by the jury upon the petition shall be the amount of compensation to be paid for the property taken or damaged.

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Source: SL 1891, ch 94, § 12; RCCivP 1903, § 874; RC 1919, § 2949; Supreme Court Rule 598, 1939; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4003.