Smith v. Wilkes & McDuffie Counties

Bleckley, Chief Justice.

An action was brought by Smith against these two counties, alleging that they had constructed a bridge across Little river, a stream dividing the counties; that he had a mill upon the stream, and that the mill was damaged by obstructing the river, the damage resulting from placing in the river certain piers for the bridge, and from throwing in a great quantity of stones, thereby causing a raft to form, etc. The counties answered by a number of pleas, among them the plea of the general issue. A trial was had, much evidence was adduced, and the jury found for the…