State v. Meadowbrook, Inc.

This is an appeal in a condemnation award instituted by the State in the Probate Court of Tuscaloosa County. Following an order of condemnation of the property consisting of 4.44 acres, the probate court made an award to the owner. An appeal to the circuit court followed, with a jury trial and verdict for the owner in the amount of $83,500.25. The only issue submitted to the jury was the amount of compensation and damages that the owner was entitled to receive. The 4.44 acres taken was part of a tract of 44.29 acres used as a 9-hole golf course. This land was being acquired for the extension…