HILL v. City of Greenville

Stukes, Justice.

This appeal involves the construction and application of , section 7301 of the Code of Laws of 1942 which is as follows :

“Whenever within the boundaries of any municipality, it shall be necessary or desirable to carry off the surface water from any street, alley or other public thoroughfare, over the private lands, property adjacent or adjoining such thoroughfare, upon demand from the owner or owners thereof, such municipality shall provide sufficient drainage for such water through open or covered drains except where the formation of the street renders it impracticable, along…