Legal Opinion
City of Atlanta v. Demita
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided August 20, 2014No. A14A1216PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ELLINGTON, Presiding Judge.
Regina Demita brought this nuisance action against the City of Atlanta in the State Court of Fulton County to recover for damage to her home and property allegedly caused by the City’s negligent construction or maintenance of a storm water drainage system. A jury found in Demita’s favor and awarded her $85,200 in damages, $88,800 in attorney fees, and $54,433.21 in litigation expenses. The City appeals from the judgment, contending, inter alia, that there was no evidence that it created or maintained a nuisance and that it is therefore entitled to judgment as a…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Bass Canning Co. v. MacDougald Construction Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1932
- City of Columbus v. BarngroverCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
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