Olin Corp. v. Coastal Water Authority

OPINION

WILSON, • Justice.

The appellant, Olin Corporation (“Olin”), appeals from the judgment of the trial court which struck its objections to a condemnation award and rendered judgment in favor of the appellee, Coastal Water Authority (“CWA”). We reverse and remand.

I. Fact Summary

On August 17, 1988, CWA initiated an eminent domain proceeding seeking a pipeline easement on property owned by Olin. On September 8, 1988, the condemnation proceeding was heard and the special commissioners awarded damages to Olin in the amount of $170,000. 1 On September 21, 1988, Olin filed objections to the…