Evans v. Town of Edgefield

Counsel

Mr. Barnard B. Evans , for appellant, cites: Error to dissolve temporary injunction upon affidavits: 54 S.C. 473 ; 67 S.C. 93. Action for injunction equitable: 79 S.C. 269; 8 Rich. Eq., 46; 54 S.C. 473 ; Sec. 4499, Vol. 3, Code, empowers purchase of property necessary for extension of streets ; Sec. 4500, Vol. 3, authorizes condemnation proceedings only when the owner refuses to sell or price is excessive. Where such proceedings contested, rights should be determined by Court: 73 S.C. 554. Hearing of motion on wrong calendar not prejudicial to rights of defendants: 73 S.C. 178; 62 S.C. 274 . Under Sec. 400, Civ. Code, only pleading on part of defendant is demurrer or answer: Sec. 526, Id. , judgments; Sec. 535, Id. Docketing causes default: 65 S.C. 129 ; 89 S.C. 483 ; 93 S.C. 487 . Failure to allow testimony to be given: 129 S.E., 207 . Measure of proof required to sustain allegations of abuse of discretion: 103 S.C. 536, 537; 99 S.C. 134 -141. Issue raised by condemnation notice: 73 S.C. 556. No right of way appropriated without compensation to owner: Art. I, Sec. 17, Const. S.C. 1895. Right to condemn land: Const. S.C. 1895, Art. 9, Sec. 20; 66 S.C. 438; 86 S.C. 405, 406; 94 S.C. 203; 96 S.C. 28. Mr. T.B. Greneker , for respondent, cites: Section 4499, Vol. 3, Code, empowers town or city officials to purchase property necessary for extension of streets. Section 4500 authorizes condemnation proceedings if owner refuses to sell or price is excessive. Object of statute to expedite settlement of such cases: 64 S.C. 438 . Provides specific remedy, is exclusive, and injunction will not be granted to enjoin special statutory proceeding: 53 S.C. 577 ; 47 S.C. 484 ; 64 S.C. 457 ; 64 S.C. 440; 74 S.C. 539 ; 88 S.C. 118 ; 9 S.C. 308 . Discretion in taking advantage of condemnation statute rests with city officials and Courts will not interfere with exercise of such power: 13 R.C.L., 82. Bad faith or abuse of discretionary powers necessary to justify injunction: 83 S.C. 396 ; 71 S.C. 482. Equity will not afford relief where there is an adequate remedy at law: 14 R.C.L., 497. Before granted it must appear that injunction is necessary to protect legal rights of plaintiff: 87 S.C. 568; 81 S.C. 392 : 88 S.C. 118 . Injury must be of a peculiar nature so that money cannot compensate for it: 14 R.C.L., 346. Failure to uphold condemnation power would defeat legislative intent: 88 S.C. 121; 87 S.C. 566 .