Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Gibson

VANCE, Commissioner.

The Department of Highways appeals from an award to the appellees of $8,000.00 for the taking of 4.63 acres from a tract of land consisting of 7.93 acres. We reverse.

The principal ground of error alleged by the appellant is the refusal of the trial judge to admit testimony by appellant’s witness concerning the actual sales price of the subject property which was sold twice *886in the three-year period preceding the taking, once for $3,000.00 and once for $3,500.00.

The price paid for property which is the subject of condemnation is admissible if the sale is a voluntary, bona…