Legal Opinion

Chancey v. Georgia Power Co.

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided February 22, 1977No. 31772PublishedCited by 22 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Hill, Justice.

This appeal concerns the existence and extent of an easement. Plaintiff sued Georgia Power Company. The trial court granted Georgia Power’s motion for summary judgment finding that it had acquired an easement by prescription upon plaintiffs property. The court also granted Georgia Power’s motion for summary judgment on its counterclaim in which it sought to enjoin the plaintiff from maintaining two gas pumps under the electric power lines. Plaintiff enumerates both orders as error.

1. The affidavits presented by Georgia Power aver that Georgia Power Company (including its…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Harrison v. TuggleSupreme Court of Georgia · 1969
  2. Thomas v. Allstate Insurance Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1974
  3. Hall v. GaySupreme Court of Georgia · 1882
  4. Davidson Mineral Properties, Inc. v. Gifford-Hill & Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1975
  5. Wiley v. WarmockSupreme Court of Georgia · 1860

3Cited by22 opinions

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  3. Congress Street Properties, LLC v. Garibaldi's, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2012
  4. Norton v. HolcombCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  5. Hardy v. United StatesUnited States Court of Federal Claims · 2016

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