The defendants [158 Tex. 497] appealed and the Court of Civil Appeals reversed and remanded. 306 S.W.2d 762. We reverse the judgment of the Court of Civil Appeals and affirm that of the County Court at Law No. 1.
The interest in land taken must be definite and clear. Cole v. Texas Power Light Co., 306 S.W.2d 762 (Tex.Civ.App. Dallas 1957, rev'd on other grounds, 158 Tex. 495, 313 S.W.2d 524). The description of the extent and use of the easement as set out in the petition serves the following purposes: 1. as notice to the opposing party of the basis of damages to which he may be entitled; 2. as a basis for admission of evidence as to damages; and 3. for use by the trial court in instructing the jury.