Department of Transportation v. Driggers

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

This was a condemnation proceeding against 18.969 acres of land belonging to Mr. Johnnie T. Driggers, for the right of way for Interstate Highway 16 (1-16). The Department of Transportation determined that $18,535 was "just compensation for said parcel, and any consequential damages,” and paid that amount into court. The condemnor and condemnee each presented the testimony of two expert witnesses. The range of damages was from $18,100 to $28,528.75. A combination of the highest estimates for each category of property taken, and consequential damages, amounted to…