Beaulieu of America, Inc. v. L. T. Dennard & Co.

Weltner, Justice.

The City of Dalton completed a procedure for closing to public use portions of certain city streets, and thereafter conveyed by quitclaim its interest in such portions to the owner of property which was leased to Beaulieu of America, Inc. The tenant then erected gates which blocked public passage over the street area, and L. T. Dennard & Co. brought an action to enjoin the maintenance of any obstacle blocking passage over the area.

Upon complainant’s motion for summary judgment, permanent injunction was granted, requiring removal of obstructions.

1. The principal issue in this…