South Carolina Department of Transportation v. Powell

In this appeal from a condemnation action, David Powell argues the circuit court erred in granting the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) motion for partial summary judgment. We affirm.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On August 27, 2010, SCDOT filed a notice of condemnation acquiring 0.183 acres of a 2.51 acre tract of unimproved land owned by Powell at the northeast corner of Old Socastee Highway and Emory Road in Horry County. The acquisition occurred in conjunction with a highway improvement project involving nearby Highway 17. SCDOT offered Powell $72,000 for the condemned…