City of Detroit v. Campbell

Gary Campbell appeals as of right from a judgment and verdict of $85,000 rendered on December 7, 1983, following a jury trial in the Wayne County Circuit Court.

This case arises out of the Poletown condemnation which began in November, 1980. See Detroit v Michael’s Prescriptions 143 Mich App 808; 373 NW2d 219 (1985). The subject property acquired by the City of Detroit under eminent domain was a bar known as "DeClark’s Bar”, originally located at 2201-3 D. Milwaukee, Detroit, and the vacant lot across the street, now known as Parcels Nos. 1093 and 1161.

DeClark’s Bar was owned by Gary Campbell…