Orr v. Georgia Transmission Corp.

Ellington, Judge.

The Superior Court of Forsyth County affirmed the award of the special master in this condemnation proceeding filed by the Georgia Transmission Corporation to acquire a right-of-way for electric power lines. A condemnee, Lanier Orr individually and as executor of the estate of Emma Lee Orr, filed a notice of appeal for a jury trial on the issue of the value of the property or interest taken or the amount of damage done. Before trial, the condemnor amended the petition to delete a “danger tree” maintenance easement. The condemnee filed a motion, purporting to elect the date…