Del-Mar Redevelopment Corp. v. Associated Garages, Inc.

SATZ, Judge.

Plaintiff, Del-Mar Redevelopment Corporation (Del-Mar), began this condemnation action against defendant, Associated Garages, Inc. (Associated) to acquire certain property owned by Associated. The property, improved with a self-service carwash, was condemned on November 9, 1982. The condemnation commissioners assessed Associated’s damages at $233,000. Both Del-Mar and Associated filed exceptions to the commissioners’ report. Del-Mar valued the property at $132,000 to $140,000. Associated valued it at $351,350 to $385,000. A jury trial was held to determine the fair market value of…