City of Columbia v. Jennings

In this condemnation case, the City of Columbia appeals from a verdict in favor of the landowners, Willie Mae Jennings, John W. Jennings, and P. Cornell Jennings. The sole issue presented by the City’s appeal is whether the trial judge committed reversible error in not allowing a jury view of the premises in question.

At the conclusion of its case, the City “offer[ed] the scene into evidence.” The landowners made a similar offer, “if that is what your Honor wishes.” The trial judge refused to send the jury to the condemned premises. He stated, “I think the subject property has been adequately…