McPherson Redevelopment Corp. v. Shelton

CARL R. GAERTNER, Judge.

This is the second appeal to emanate from a case that was settled in the trial court. The litigation commenced with the filing by respondent, McPherson Redevelopment Corporation, of a petition seeking an order of condemnation of real property owned by appellant, James Hollivan Cody. After a hearing the trial court ordered the property condemned and appointed commissioners to assess damages suffered by appellant. Immediately after the commissioner’s hearing concerning the value of the property, the parties entered into negotiations culminating in a settlement agreement…