State Highway Department v. Richmond County

There are two roads which lead from Augusta, Georgia, to Waynesboro. One is known as the “Peach Orchard Route” and the other is called the “McBean Route.” The roads diverge a short distance southerly from the city limits of Augusta, and connect at Waynesboro. From the point of divergence and extending southwardly a distance of 9.609 miles the road known as the “McBean Route” was paved in 1930 at an expense of $216,-276.20, which was paid by Richmond County. Richmond County thereafter brought this suit against the State Highway Department, seeking reimbursement for the amount so paid, and…