James v. Housing Authority of City of Atlanta

Jordan, Justice.

On June 23, 1971, the Atlanta Housing Authority initiated eminent domain proceedings against Reverend John James, appellant in the above styled appeal, in the Fulton Superior Court. Appellant, acting pro se, filed his answer on July 6, 1971, in which he alleged that to so relinquish his property would be contrary to his marriage contract to support his wife and family, impose upon his family and The Atlanta Zoning Commission, and further that the taking would constitute an act of treason against his family and the various institutions of government they represent. Said…