Dunaway v. Columbia County

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Robert H. Dunaway appeals the verdict and judgment awarding $289,000 for 100 acres taken by Columbia County, Georgia, from a 1,000-acre tract. No consequential damages were awarded. The special master’s award had been $350,000 for the 100 acres taken and consequential damages to the remainder of $7,500; appellant contends there was evidence of comparable sales for $4,500 per acre and $6,000 per acre. Held,'.

1. Appellant contends the trial court erred in permitting three condemnor’s witnesses to testify that the value of the 100 acres taken was the difference between…