Powell v. Ledbetter Bros.

Gregory, Justice.

This case arises out of a flood that occurred in Cedartown, Georgia in March 1979. Appellants either owned or leased property in the vicinity of Big Cedar Creek in and near Cedartown. Appellants initially brought this action against Polk County, the Department of Transportation, Ledbetter Brothers (general contractors) and four private industrial corporations seeking $525,000 in damages to real and personal property from the above-mentioned flood. The basis of appellants’ suit was the alleged negligent design, construction and maintenance of the roads and certain specified…