South Carolina Department of Transportation v. Thompson

GOOLSBY, J.:

Jan R. Thompson brought this action seeking compensation for property condemned by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Thompson received a jury award of $38,000. The trial court awarded Thompson attorney's fees and costs pursuant to S.C.Code Ann. § 28-2-510(B) (1991), finding she was the prevailing party as required by the statute. SCDOT appeals. We affirm. 1

FACTS

SCDOT condemned a portion of Thompson’s property in Horry County in order to construct the Conway Bypass. Prior to the condemnation, Thompson owned 10.04 acres. As a result of the condemnation of 3.35…