Legal Opinion

Thornton v. Department of Transportation

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided September 7, 2005No. A05A1223PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ellington, Judge.

Following a jury trial in this condemnation proceeding, the Superior Court of Wayne County entered judgment in favor of the condemnees in the amount of $1,300. The trial court denied condemnee Ben F. Thornton’s ensuing motion for a new trial, and Thornton appeals. Thornton contends the trial court erred in granting a motion in limine filed by the condemnor, the Georgia Department of Transportation. Thornton also contends the evidence did not support the judgment. Finding no error, we affirm.

The record reveals the following undisputed facts. At the time of the taking, Thornton…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Department of Transportation v. MendelCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  2. Department of Transportation v. BrooksCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
  3. City of Jefferson v. MaddoxCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1967
  4. Department of Transportation v. Old National Inn, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1986
  5. Ideal Leasing Services, Inc. v. Whitfield CountyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2002

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Hart v. Northside Hospital, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2008
  2. Vega v. La Movida, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2008
  3. Evans v. Department of TransportationCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2015
  4. Toler v. Georgia Department of TransportationCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2014
  5. Collins & Associates v. Henry County Water & Sewerage AuthorityCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2008

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