Fortin v. Manchester Housing Authority

The Manchester Housing Authority (MHA or Condemnor) took, by eminent domain, real estate belonging to Cecile E. Fortin (Fortin or Condemnee). After a jury trial in the Superior Court (Pappagianis, J.), the Condemnee was awarded $369,000 as compensation for the taking. The Condemnee appeals, alleging only that the trial judge erred in: (1) failing to award her costs at the superior court level; and (2) denying her motion for attorney’s fees. For the reasons that follow, we reverse in part, affirm in part and remand.

The MHA sought to acquire certain real property consisting of land and…