Henry County Water & Sewerage Authority v. Adelson

Johnson, Presiding Judge.

This is a condemnation action filed by the Henry County Water & Sewerage Authority to acquire 12.52 acres of land for Henry County’s Tussahaw Reservoir. Following a jury trial on the issue of value, the jury awarded Latrelle Brewster Adelson $532,350. The Water Authority appeals, contending the trial court made several errors regarding evidentiary matters which prejudiced the jury and allowed the jury to consider improper items of damages. The Water Authority further contends that the trial court did not properly charge the jury on the applicable principles of law…