Central Georgia Power Co. v. Nolan

1. Where under the right of eminent domain a proceeding had been instituted for the purpose of condemning property and the assessors had been appointed and entered upon the discharge of their duties; prior to the completion thereof and the making of an award by them, the condemnor had the right to dismiss such proceedings, no right to compensation having vested in the landowner nor any right on his part having arisen which would prevent a dismissal by the condemnor.

2. While a condemnor under the power of eminent domain may not have the right, by dismissal or abandonment after award, to escape…