Legal Opinion

Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority v. Jackson County

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided July 14, 2010No. A10A0455PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Adams, Judge.

Appellee Jackson County filed a petition for declaratory judgment against appellant Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority (the “Authority”). The Authority filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that the County’s action was barred by sovereign immunity and, alternatively, that the petition failed to state a claim under OCGA § 9-11-12 (b) (6). The County then amended its petition to include counts for breach of contract/specific performance and injunctive relief. The trial court denied the motion to dismiss, and the Authority appeals.

Pursuant to the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority Act,…

2Cases cited7 opinions

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