In re Proceedings for Condemnation of a Fee Simple Interest in Land Owned by Lee

JOHNSON, Judge.

This appeal arises out of a condemnation proceeding. The petitioner, Harnett County (the County) took 34.65 acres from respondents’ 705.9 acre tract of land for an airport. The respondent landowners appeal from the award of $94,600 in damages for the partial taking. The questions presented concern whether the trial court erred in its evidentiary rulings, erred by expressing an opinion on the evidence, and erred in failing to set aside the verdict on the issue of compensation. We find no error and affirm.

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The evidence presented at trial showed that on 12 June 1979, and for…