The Department of Transportation (DOT) appeals an order awarding costs for a consultant hired by the landowner in this eminent domain action. We reverse the award, finding the consultant's fee was not a proper cost.
The appellee-landowner hired the consultant to assist the landowner's attorney in selecting expert witnesses for the condemnation action, preparing them for trial, and informing trial counsel...
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