Langley v. City Council
Supreme Court of Georgia
Action for damages. Before Judge Eve. City court of Richmond county. September 11, 1902.
1Opinion of the CourtCobb, J.
Langley is the owner of three lots with houses thereon, located just south of Turknett Springs road, which is either in or near the city of Augusta. He brought suit against the city for damages, and in his petition alleged: When plaintiff bought the property above referred to, there was a small ditch between Turk-nett Springs road and the property, sufficient to carry off all the water which from time tp time fell or accumulated in that locality, or to which the drain was subject from its adjacent and natural watershed. After plaintiff bought and entered into possession of the property, the…
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