Collins v. Ralston & Ogletree, Inc.

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

James E. Collins and Arlene M. Collins (plaintiffs) brought an action against Ralston and Ogletree, Inc. (defendant) and others, seeking damages for the malfunctioning septic tank system that is located on their property. Plaintiffs alleged that defendant’s negligence was the proximate cause of the injury to their property. Defendant denied the material allegations of the complaint and the case was tried before a jury, where plaintiffs’ evidence showed that defendant purchased “approximately fifty acres . . .” of land in Chatham County, Georgia and in “[19]77 or…