Calaway v. Brown County

Thomas and Sandra Calaway appeal a judgment awarding Brown County $11,844.85, the difference between the jury's verdict in the Calaways' condemnation case and the basic award they received from the County before trial. They also appeal an order denying their motion for a new trial. The Calaways argue the trial court erroneously exercised its discretion when it (1) excluded evidence of a comparable sale; (2) excluded evidence relating to market events that took place after the day of taking; and (3) allowed the State's real estate appraisal expert to testify. The County cross-appeals, arguing…