Oglethorpe Power Corp. v. Seasholtz

Carley, Judge.

Appellant sought to condemn a right of way to construct and operate a transmission line over 3.1 acres of appellee Seasholtz’ land. Deeming the finding of the appointed special master as to the value of the easement to be inadequate, Seasholtz filed a notice of appeal pursuant to Code Ann. § 36-614a seeking a jury trial as to the issue of just and adequate compensation. Evidence concerning the value of the easement was presented at trial by both sides. The jury returned a verdict for Seasholtz in the amount of $20,000. Appellant appeals from the judgment entered on the jury…