Massey Associates, Ltd. v. Whitehorse Inns of Georgia, Inc.

Benham, Presiding Justice.

Appellant Massey Associates and appellee Whitehorse Inns of Georgia own contiguous parcels of real estate in DeKalb County. Massey’s predecessor in title acquired its property by foreclosure under power of sale contained in a deed to secure debt. Located on Massey’s tract is a sign that advertises the business operated by Whitehorse Inns. When Whitehorse Inns’ predecessor in title refused Massey’s request to remove the sign or pay reasonable rent therefor, Massey filed a dispossessory action to which appellee’s predecessor filed a response claiming to have an…