State v. Gray

The State appeals from a judgment in condemnation action. The State filed a con- demnation action against property owners John C. Gray and Linda D. Gray on February 3, 1997, for acquisition of a highway right-of-way in Baldwin County. On April 22, 1997, three commissioners, duly appointed by the probate court, assessed the damages for condemnation of the Grays' property at $129,500. The probate judge entered an order of condemnation on that same day. The State appealed to the circuit court, challenging the amount of damages assessed by the commissioners. On May 7, 1997, the State deposited…