Redevelopment Commission of High Point v. Smith

The issue as to the amount of damages or compensation .was for determination de novo by jury trial in the superior court. G.S. 40-19; G.S. 40-20; Proctor v. Highway Commission, 230 N.C. 687, 55 S.E. 2d 479; Gallimore v. Highway Comm., 241 N.C. 350, 85 S.E. 2d 392.

Henry Shavitz, called by respondents, testified, after qualification, as an expert witness in the field of real estate appraisal. On direct examination, he testified in his opinion the fair market value of the subject property as of November 8, 1965, was $11,000.00. No reference was made to the fact he had served as one of the three…