West v. Department of Transportation

Deen, Presiding Judge.

On February 21, 1978, the Department of Transportation (DOT) commenced a condemnation proceeding to acquire a right-of-way and necessary easements on certain property located in Fulton and DeKalb Counties. The appellant, Thomas B. West, as executor for the estate of and as trustee under the will of Mrs. W. M. Meyer, was named as one of nine condemnees. On March 10, 1978, being dissatisfied with the amount of compensation offered by DOT, the appellant (and three other condemnees) appealed to the superior court for a jury trial.

On February 8, 1982, the superior court…