IRWIN COUNTY v. OWENS

No. A02A0592.

568 S.E.2d 578 (2002)

256 Ga. App. 359

IRWIN COUNTY v. OWENS.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

July 3, 2002.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mixon & Mixon, Warren L. Mixon, Ocilla, for appellant.

Reinhardt, Whitley, Wilmot & Summerlin, Glenn Whitley, Tipton, for appellee.


PHIPPS, Judge.

Patricia Owens sued Irwin County, alleging that without her permission, the County had constructed a wide road across her property, dug deep ditches alongside the road, and destroyed numerous trees and bushes. The County claimed ownership of the strip of land under theories of implied dedication and prescription. A jury found in favor of Owens and awarded her damages, litigation expenses, and attorney fees. The County appeals,1

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