The council or other governing body of a municipal corporation has discretion in the management and disposition of its property. Where such discretion is exercised in good faith, equity will not interfere therewith.
History. Civil Code 1895, § 746; Civil Code 1910, § 895; Code 1933, § 69-203.
History of Code section.
This Code section is derived from the decision in Semmes v. Columbus, 19 Ga. 471 (1856) and Mayor of Athens v. Camak, 75 Ga. 429 (1885).
Law reviews.
For article, “Cities and Towns in Georgia: A Distinction with a Difference?,” see 14 Mercer L. Rev. 385 (1963).
For note discussing governmental immunity from tort liability in Georgia, see 5 Ga. St. B. J. 494 (1969).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 30 - General Provisions
§ 36-30-1. Meaning of Terms “City,” “Town,” “Municipality,” or “village.”
§ 36-30-2. Management and Disposition of Property
§ 36-30-3. Ordinances of a Council Not to Bind Succeeding Councils; Exceptions
§ 36-30-6. Voting Upon Questions by Interested Councilmembers
§ 36-30-7. Authorization and Procedure for Surrender of Corporate Charter
§ 36-30-7.1. Inactive Municipalities
§ 36-30-8. Confinement of Violators of Ordinances
§ 36-30-9. Compensation of Law Enforcement Officers
§ 36-30-10. Grant of Right to Obstruct Public Street Prohibited
§ 36-30-11. Enclosure of Lanes or Alleys
§ 36-30-13. Special Election to Fill Vacancies When All Seats Are Vacant