They show that the award was for the value of the condemned business. Hickman Datsun, Inc. v. Foster, 181 Ga. App. 229, 230 (2) ( 351 SE2d 678) (1986). The correct measure of damages that a lessee condemnee can recover for damage to his business is the difference in market value of the business prior to and after the taking.
Therefore, Actamed had a right to terminate his employment at any time without cause. See Hickman Datsun, Inc. v. Foster, 181 Ga. App. 229, 230 (1) ( 351 S.E.2d 678) (1986). Bau's arguments that he intended to remain employed, and that the "Change in Control" clause was to induce him into remaining in continuous employment with Actamed, are of no significance.
"A general verdict must be construed in light of the pleadings, the issues made by the evidence and the charge of the court." Hickman Datsun v. Foster, 181 Ga. App. 229, 230 (2) ( 351 S.E.2d 678) (1986). The jury was charged on intentional torts involving moral turpitude, as well as negligence and constructive fraud, which involve no moral guilt.
" [Cit.]' [Cits.]" Hickman Datsun, Inc. v. Foster, 181 Ga. App. 229, 230 (1) ( 351 S.E.2d 678) (1986). 2.
As the contract gives no indication of the duration of the employment, it necessarily follows that appellant's employment "was for an indefinite period, terminable at the will of either party." Hickman Datsun v. Foster, 181 Ga. App. 229, 230 (1) ( 351 S.E.2d 678) (1986). Accordingly, this enumeration is without merit.
[Cits.]" [Cit.]'" Hickman Datsun v. Foster, 181 Ga. App. 229, 230 ( 351 S.E.2d 678) (1986). See also OCGA § 34-7-1.