Department of Transportation v. Harris

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (“DOT”) filed this appeal after the denial of a motion for new trial from a judgment on a jury’s verdict, awarding $349,255 to Dr. Thomas L. Harris II for the partial-taking of property containing Harris’ veterinary clinic. Held:

1. DOT asserts the general grounds in its first three enumerations and contends the trial court erred in denying its motion for new trial, arguing that evidence of Harris’ business losses was improperly before the jury.

Richard L. Stallings testified for Harris and proved his qualification as an expert…