VOYLES v. KNIGHT

22623.

220 Ga. 305 (1964)

138 S.E.2d 565

VOYLES et al. v. KNIGHT et al.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Decided October 8, 1964.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bloch, Hall, Groover & Hawkins, Ellsworth Hall, III, for plaintiffs in error.

Martin, Snow, Grant & Napier, contra.


DUCKWORTH, Chief 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, and such limitations of use will be strictly construed, as limitations thereon by implication are not favored. Thompson v. Glenwood Community Club, 191 Ga. 196 (12 S.E.2d 623); David v. Bowen, 191 Ga. 467 (12 S.E.2d 873); Shoaf v. Bland...

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