Georgia Power Co. v. McCrea

In the preceding case of McCrea v. Georgia Power Co., (No. 22490), ante, 276, upon the rendition of a verdict in favor of the condemnee for $48.40 for the land actually taken, and for $1,499.04 for consequential damages, the power company filed a motion for a new trial. The court overruled the motion and the power company excepted.

The verdict in this case is not so large and excessive as to show undue bias. In condemnation proceedings the condemnor is liable not only for direct damages for the actual land taken for the public use, but in addition thereto for all consequential damages which…