State Highway Department v. Casey

Quillian, Judge.

The State Highway Department condemned a riverfront lot in Camden County which abutted upon the Saint Marys River and was owned by Edison Casey. This was a total acquisition of a rectangular shaped lot which contained 1.039 acres with adjacent property owners on three sides and the Saint Marys River on the other.

The jury returned a verdict of $6,790. The condemnor appealed and the case is here for review. Held:

1. The appellant contends the following charge was error: "I charge you that the word 'value’ as used in the law relating to eminent domain or condemnation in Georgia is…