Gleaton v. City of Atlanta

Evans, Judge.

Glen Gleaton sued the City of Atlanta for damages to realty. He alleged that injury resulted from a continuing trespass by defendant; that a combination sewer ran through his property which repeatedly overflowed; that his property was inundated with water and debris, backed up from the city’s sewer system; and that there was seepage from within the system; all of which caused erosion, decay and destruction to and undermining of his dwelling thereon.

Defendant answered, denied injuring plaintiff and contended the claim was barred by the statute of limitations.

At the close of…