Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority ordered to pay attorneys' fees

Two years ago, Norfolk Circuit Court determined that the Norfolk Revedevelopment and House Authority "exceeded its powers" in a condemnation action. The Authority appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court, and lost. In phase 2 of the battle, for eight months, the Authority has fought the amount of attorneys' fees claimed by the prevailing side, represented by Waldo & Lyle. Norfolk Circuit Court Judge John C. Morrison Jr. ordered the Authority to pay $292,928 to the property owner for its attorneys' fees and costs. This amount is in addition to the amount paid by the Authority for its attorneys' fees: almost $400,000. That's almost $700,000 for property the Authority attempted to buy for $560,000.