Department of Transportation v. Rushing

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

This appeal is brought by the Department of Transportation (DOT) from a judgment of the Superior Court of Bulloch County, which reversed the agency decision of DOT, and awarded Mr. Rushing $15,000 in replacement housing expenses as a result of condemnation of his land. Held:

1. DOT offered Mr. Rushing $37,145 for approximately 39 acres of his land, including his dwelling, for use as a right of way for Interstate Highway 16. DOT evaluated his 36 year old, 6 room frame dwelling, at $13,975. Under the Uniform Relocation Assistance & Real Property Acquisition Policies Act…