Williams v. Lowndes County

Evans, Judge.

1. While Code § 23-1602 provides, generally, that all claims against counties must be presented within 12 months after they accrue or become payable, or the same are barred, yet the cases interpreting this statute have held that such claims must be presented in writing, and a mere oral statement is insufficient. Sparks v. Floyd County, 15 Ga. App. 80 (82 SE 583), and citations therein; Powell v. County of Muscogee, 71 Ga. 587.

2. This claim of an alleged defective bridge coming on for a hearing on a motion for judgment on the pleadings, and matters outside the pleadings having…