Barron v. Department of Transportation

Carley, Judge.

Appellee-condemnor filed a petition and declaration of taking as to certain land belonging to appellant-condemnee. Appellant was dissatisfied with the amount of estimated just and adequate compensation deposited into the registry of the superior court and, pursuant to OCGA § 32-3-14, she filed a timely appeal. The case was submitted to the jury on a special verdict form. The special verdict that was returned by the jury included an award to appellant of consequential damages. As to this award of consequential damages, the superior court subsequently granted appellee’s motion for…