Nakis v. Cross

Undercofler, Chief Justice.

This appeal involves the interpretation of restrictive covenants in the Dogwood Estates subdivision in DeKalb County. Barbara Cross sought to enjoin her neighbor, Betty Ann Nakis, from maintaining an aluminum tool shed in her backyard, claiming such a structure is forbidden by the subdivision’s restrictive covenants. The trial court granted an interlocutory injunction and Mrs. Nakis appeals. We reverse.

Restrictive covenants, prohibiting the unfettered use of one’s land, must be strictly construed. Pritchett v. Vickery, 223 Ga. 490 (156 SE2d 459) (1967); Wiggins v.…