DeKalb County v. Everhart

Hall, Justice.

Appellee Everhart sued the developers and builders of Springtree subdivision and DeKalb County for damages and an injunction against continuation of a nuisance. Appellant alleged that surface water run-off from the subdivision and its streets, which were maintained by DeKalb County, had been channeled into her lake thus creating a nuisance.

The parties reached a purported settlement when the case came on for trial. The settlement provided that the developer and builder would pay $6,500 to Everhart, that appellant DeKalb County would pay $500 to Everhart, and that DeKalb County…