Ulmer v. State Highway Department of Georgia

Head, Justice.

In the present case, prior to a hearing by the assessors to fix the value of the property sought to be condemned for highway purposes, the County of Lowndes and the condemnee entered into a written contract, wherein it was agreed, in consideration of certain acts by the county, such as moving a house from the right-of-way, relocation of certain water lines, and other items, that the assessors might find only the value of the land and no amounts for consequential damages or consequential benefits. Subsequently an award was made by the assessors fixing the value of the land taken,…