Legal Opinion
Department of Transportation v. El Carlo Motel, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided December 1, 1976No. 52847PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McMurray, Judge.
This is a condemnation case and now involves only the judgment as to an advertising sign located on the land. An appeal from the declaration of taking was made by both parties and a jury trial resulted in a verdict in the sum of $12,196 for taking of the sign. The Department of Transportation being dissatisfied with this judgment as to the sign filed a motion for new trial which was denied, and the condemnor appeals. Held:
1. The first complaint is that the advertising sign contained 612 square feet, but the court allowed testimony of an appraiser over objection as to the…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Bowers v. Fulton CountySupreme Court of Georgia · 1966
- Georgia Power Co. v. BrooksSupreme Court of Georgia · 1950
- Elbert County v. BrownCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1915
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAVANNAH v. SAVANNAH &C. WORKS, INC.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1955
- State Highway Department v. MurrayCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1960
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3Cited by6 opinions
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- Citizens & Southern Bank v. BaileyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
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