City of Brentwood v. George M. Cawthon

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT NASHVILLE April 14, 2010 Session CITY OF BRENTWOOD v. GEORGE M. CAWTHON Appeal from the Circuit Court for Williamson County No. 07036 Robbie T. Beal, Judge No. M2009-02330-COA-R3-CV - Filed May 13, 2010 This is a condemnation case in which the City of Brentwood acquired 0.72 acres of land by eminent domain for the purpose of constructing a 2.5 million gallon water tank. Following a trial, the jury awarded $43,200 for the value of the land taken and $194,850 for the incidental damages to the remainder of the property. The City’s ability to take the land…