Georgia Power Co. v. Smith

1. We consider first the general grounds of the motion. The condemnor earnestly insists that the verdict was without evidence to support it. In a case where the power of eminent domain is exercised, the burden is on the condemnor to show the value of the property taken and the consequential damages to the remainder of the property. Where a verdict is returned for an amount larger than is authorized by the evidence adduced by the condemnor, that of the condemnee must support the verdict; that is, the condemnee’s proof, added to and supplemented by facts appearing from that of the condemnor for…