Nimmons v. City of LaGrange

My interpretation of the petition in this case, especially in view of the allegations as to damages and the prayer therefor, is that it is an action to recover damages for one single complete damage to the property. See City Council of Augusta v. Lombard, 101 Ga. 724 (28 S. E. 994). My view in such conclusion is fortified by the ruling in Farley v. Gate City Gas Light Co., 105 Ga. 323 (31 S. E. 193). In Division 5 of this case, the Supreme Court ruled on the question whether the trial judge erred in making a certain announcement by request of counsel for both parties. In this announcement the…