Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority v. Sumner Hills Inc.

LEWIS, Judge.

This case arises from the exercise of the power of eminent domain by plaintiff, Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (“Authority”). Plaintiff appeals from an order limiting its decision to condemn an entire 145-acre tract of land owned by defendant Sumner Hills Incorporated (“Sumner Hills”). It has been stipulated that defendant Denmark Golf Services, the lessee of the property, has no interest in the issues raised on appeal.

Plaintiff is a public authority organized under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 162A-3.1, which has been granted the power of eminent domain pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat.…