The petition shall describe the easement of private way sought to be condemned over the lands of another and shall state the distance and direction of the private way and the nature of any improvements through which the private way will go. There shall be attached to the petition or incorporated therein a plat showing the measurements and location of the private way. The petition shall state the names and addresses of all persons owning an interest in the property, if known, and shall be served in the following manner:
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 694; Code 1868, § 756; Code 1873, § 722; Code 1882, § 722; Civil Code 1895, § 663; Civil Code 1910, § 809; Code 1933, § 83-103; Code 1933, § 83-102, enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 143, § 2; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1225, § 6; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1589, § 3.
Structure Georgia Code
§ 44-9-41. Contents of Petition; Manner of Service and Advertisement; Fees
§ 44-9-42. Selection of Assessors
§ 44-9-43. Show Cause Order; Selection of Assessors; Hearing Before Assessors
§ 44-9-44. Appeals From Award of Assessors; Jury Trial
§ 44-9-45. Maintenance of Private Way by Condemnor; Failure to Maintain as Abandonment
§ 44-9-48. Agreements Between Parties as to Payment of Compensation
§ 44-9-49. Establishment of Private Way by Agreement Between Parties
§ 44-9-50. Recording of Private Way; Protection of Owner’s Use
§ 44-9-52. Establishment and Apportionment of Private Way by Several Landowners
§ 44-9-54. Establishment of Private Way by Prescription
§ 44-9-55. Establishment of Private Way by Prescription; When Owners Barred From Damages
§ 44-9-56. Notice of Closing of Private Way After One Year’s Use
§ 44-9-57. Limitation on Use of Private Ways for Specific Commercial Purposes
§ 44-9-58. Petition to Use Another’s Landing
§ 44-9-59. Obstructions; Proceedings for Removal; Petition; Rule Nisi; Order; Appeal; Fees
§ 44-9-60. Conditions for Converting Private Ways Into Public Roads