Graham v. Haley

Mobley, Justice.

This appeal is from a judgment entered on a directed verdict of a jury which adjudicated the ownership of described property. In an action for declaratory judgment the appellant, William G. Graham, sought a declaration that he was the owner in fee simple of described property which, he alleged, the State of Georgia was seeking to condemn. He made Hazel Haley the defendant in the action, alleging that she claimed a remainder interest in the property under the will of his deceased wife, Mrs. Ella L. Graham. The trial judge entered an order holding that the declaratory judgment…