Jakobsen v. Colonial Pipeline Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Ruffin, Judge.
Todd Jakobsen sued both Colonial Pipeline Company and Plantation Pipeline Company for, inter alia, breach of contract, conversion, nuisance and trespass stemming from the defendants’ use of easements located on Jakobsen’s property. The trial court granted a directed verdict to defendants on all claims except the claim for trespass. The jury found that defendants had wilfully trespassed on Jakobsen’s property and awarded “nominal” damages in the amount of $22,150 against each defendant and $60,000 in attorney fees against each defendant. Defendants filed a motion for judgment…
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