City of Atlanta v. Pazol

It is contended by the defendant in error that the proceeding before the Municipal Court of Atlanta was criminal or quasi criminal in nature and that on certiorari to the superior court, the proper bond was the one prescribed for criminal cases by Code § 19-214. This contention is without merit. The proceeding was under Code § 72-401. The defendant was notified of the hearing and was notified to show cause why the houses on her property should not be declared a nuisance and the same abated. She appeared, and evidence on both sides was heard, and the court ruled that the houses did constitute…