Department of Transportation v. Fitzpatrick

Carley, Judge.

Appellant-condemnor Georgia Department of Transportation filed a declaration of taking, thereby condemning a portion of property which was leased by appellee-condemnees and on which they conducted a business. The condemnation also resulted in the destruction of certain personalty belonging to appellees. Appellees filed a timely appeal to the superior court and the case was tried before a jury. The jury returned a verdict for appellees in the amount of $27,000. Appellant appeals from the entry of judgment on the jury verdict.

1. Appellees tendered for admission into evidence…