Jones v. City of Decatur

Atkinson, Presiding Justice.

1. By an amendment to the charter of the City of Decatur it was provided: “That the commissioners of the City of Decatur shall have full power and authority in their discretion, and they are hereby given such authority, to close up and abolish any street, road, or alley, or any part of a street, road, or alley in said city; provided, however, said city shall be liable for damages to any property right of any person occasioned by the exercise of the powers therein granted.” Ga. L. 1931, p. 736. In pursuance of the amendment to the charter the city commissioners…