State Highway Department v. Marks

The first question to be determined under the issues raised is whether the superior court of Jefferson County had jurisdiction of the case. The briefs of both parties contain strong arguments, and each cites a number of authorities. Both, however, assert that their position on the question of jurisdiction is upheld by the case of Railroad Commission v. Palmer Hardware Co., 124 Ga. 633, 637, 648 (53 S. E. 193). That case was brought for the purpose of enjoining the Railroad Commission (now called the Public Service Commission) from putting into effect certain contemplated action. The Central…