Walker v. Johnson

In Walker v. Johnson, 278 Ga. App. 806 (630 SE2d 70) (2006), the plaintiffs purchased a lot in a subdivision solely developed by Keith Johnson. Walker, 278 Ga. App. at 806. Johnson purchased the land and, among other things, caused the construction of a drainage system, sewer system and water system in the subdivision. Id. The plaintiffs purchased a house in the subdivision from a previous owner and soon noticed that their property was "subject to flooding." Id. at 806-807. The plaintiffs brought suit and alleged, in part, that certain water collection and control structures required by the subdivision drainage, sewer and water plans had never been built on the sides of the plaintiffs' property and on other property in the subdivision. Id. at 808-809 (1).