Hartwell Railroad Co. v. Barnes

HUNSTEIN, Justice.

Appellees Barnes and McMurry brought suit to quiet title to land located at the intersection of 1-85 and Georgia 17 in Franklin County. A railroad line runs through the property and appellees asserted that they own the property up to the railroad bed. Hartwell Railroad Company contended that its predecessor in title obtained fee simple ownership to 100 feet on each side of the railroad bed. A special master found in favor of appellees and the superior court adopted the special master’s findings. The railroad appeals.

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