Fountain v. DeKalb County

Ingram,’Justice.

This is a condemnation case which began when DeRalb County filed condemnation proceedings (using a special master) to acquire temporary and permanent easements for the construction and maintenance of a surface water drainage retention pond for MARTA on the property of the appellant.

The condemnee filed a motion and counterclaim seeking to enjoin the special master from proceeding in the case. However, the record shows that the special master has completed his business by conducting a hearing and awarding damages to the condemnee. The condemnee filed exceptions of law and fact…