Dement v. DeKalb County

Lumpkin, Justice'.

Dement brought an action against the County of BeKalb for damages to certain realty, alleged to have been occasioned in the manner set forth in his declaration, the particulars of which are immaterial. He did not, before bringing the action, present any claim to the county commissioners, or other county authorities; but his declaration was •filed within twelve months from the time his claim for .damages arose. The question is: Was the bringing of the suit, as stated, a sufficient presentation of the claim within the meaning of section 507 of the code, which provides that…