Supreme Court of North Carolina November 9, 2001, 367PA00 (Piedmont Triad Airport Authority v. Urbine)

BUTTERFIELD, Justice.

The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA), located in Guilford County, instituted a condemnation action on 14 December 1998 to acquire 2.326 acres of land owned in fee simple by Kent W. Urbine, subject to liens held by the other named defendants. In his answer to PTAA’s complaint, defendant challenged PTAA’s assertion that the condemnation is for a public purpose.