Department of Transportation v. Brand

Banke, Judge.

The Department of Transportation condemned approximately one-half of a 1-acre lot, including a 5-room concrete block dwelling house, belonging to the condemnees. Following a jury trial on the issue of compensation, the department filed this appeal, enumerating seven alleged errors.

1. The trial judge did not err in striking the testimony of one of the state’s expert value witnesses, who attempted to assign a value to the house using the replacement cost method. The witness’ testimony as to replacement cost was based exclusively on the "Beck Building Valuation Manual.” While an…