Raven v. Laurens

In Raven v. Laurens 164 Ga. 868 (139 SE 546) (1927), a property owner in a residential subdivision was enjoined from erecting a filling station on his lot because, even though there were no restrictions on his deed, there was a sign on his property restricting it to residential use. Id. at 869. In affirming the injunction, the Supreme Court relied on the facts that the owner, who was one of the first buyers in the subdivision, permitted the sign to remain on his lot until suit was filed, and purchased with the knowledge that his land was restricted to residential use; and that all subsequent lot owners bought in reliance on the sign. Id.