Holbrook v. Davison

Gregory, Justice.

The appellants and the appellees all own lots in the Oconee Farms Subdivision in Putnam County. In July, 1988 appellees sued the appellants, the Holbrooks, in Putnam Superior Court, alleging that the Holbrooks were using their lots to maintain cows and horses, in violation of restrictive covenants appearing in the subdivision plat.

The covenants were:

1. All lots shall be used for single family residences only.

4. Only 2 out-buildings (detached garage, barn, storage shed, gazebo, or boathouse) may be erected on each lot in addition to the dwelling house.

12. Boundary fences are…