Dean v. Oglethorpe Power Corp.

Sognier, Judge.

Oglethorpe Power Corporation condemned an easement across the property of Joe H. Dean and Louella Dean for a power transmission line. Joe H. Dean died subsequent to the filing of the petition and by stipulation of the parties, his widow, Louella Dean, was substituted as sole condemnee. The jury returned a verdict in favor of condemnee for $10,000 and this appeal ensued.

1. Appellant contends the trial court erred by granting appellee’s motion in limine. Appellee moved the trial court to exclude all evidence of damages concerning animals, persons and property incurred “before,…