Chick Springs Water Co. v. State Highway Department

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Cothran.

This is an action for damages resulting from the alleged negligent construction of a certain culvert, in the relocation of the highway between Greenville and Spartanburg. The circumstances, from the allegations of the complaint, appear to be as follows:

The plaintiff is the owner of a tract of land between the City of Greenville and the City of Greer, in Greenville County, on which is located a mineral spring, amusement park, and a bottling plant with machinery, appliances, and buildings used in connection therewith. The tract of…