City of St. Petersburg v. Vinoy Park Hotel Co.

HOBSON, Acting Chief Judge.

The City of St. Petersburg (City) filed an action in eminent domain to condemn land owned by the Vinoy Park Hotel Company (Vinoy Park) for waterfront park purposes. Vinoy Park answered, contending that there was a lack of necessity to condemn the land for park purposes. After trial on this issue the circuit court held in favor of Vinoy Park and entered final judgment.

The City filed a notice of appeal of the final judgment. While that appeal was pending in this court the circuit court entered an order assessing costs and attorney fees in the case.

The City appeals the…