Johnson County v. Hicks

(After stating the foregoing facts.) Assuming for the sake of argument that the allegations show that the completed new structure would have been a bridge under the law, the petition does not state a cause of action against Johnson County. “A county is not liable to suit unless made so by statute.” Code, § 23-1502; Purser v. Dodge County, 188 Ga. 250 (3 S. E. 2d, 574). The provision of law under which it is contended that the. county is liable is that part of the Code, § 95-1001, which provides: “Provided, however, that in every case the county shall be primarily "liable for all injuries…