S.C. Dep't of Transp. v. Powell

JUSTICE HEARN :

**207In this case we review the propriety of a grant of partial summary judgment in a condemnation action. The court of appeals affirmed the circuit court's ruling that the landowner, David Powell, was not entitled to compensation for any diminution in value of his remaining property due to the rerouting of a major highway which previously was easily accessible from his property. S.C. Dep't of Transp. v. Powell , 415 S.C. 299, 781 S.E.2d 726 (Ct. App. 2015). We reverse and remand for a jury trial.1

*434**208FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

South Carolina Department of Transportation…