Michigan Department of Transportation v. Dennis

This appeal arises out of the condemnation of private property, owned by defendant, pursuant to the Uniform Condemnation Procedures Act, MCL 213.51 et seq.; MSA 8.265(1) et seq. Plaintiff appeals as of right an award of attorney fees in the amount of $10,283.45 to defendant’s attorney.

Plaintiff desired to acquire defendant’s land for the purpose of widening a highway, and defendant rejected plaintiff’s written offer of $29,200. Plaintiff subsequently brought suit in circuit court for the acquisition of the property, and a jury trial was held: On November 23, 1982, a verdict was returned…