Thompson v. Glenwood Community Club Inc.

Bell, Justice.

1. As a general rule, the owner of land in fee has the right to use the property for any lawful purpose, and any claim that there are restrictions upon such use must be clearly established. Limitations or restrictions by implication are not favored, and must be strictly construed. Randall v. Atlanta Advertising Service, 159 Ga. 217 (125 S. E. 462) ; Kitchens v. Roland, 172 Ga. 684 (158 S. E. 562) ; Atlanta Association of Baptist Churches v. Cowan, 183 Ga. 187 (188 S. E. 21).

2. Where, according to a general plan and scheme of the owner in developing a subdivision, the deeds made…