Agreements between parties as to payment of compensation

Code Section 44-9-47 shall not divest the court of jurisdiction to permit payment by the applicant of the compensation fixed by the jury upon terms to which the parties agree, including security for compensation so fixed, provided and on condition that the agreement of the parties is approved by the court and that the court fixes reasonable conditions under which the right of private way shall be abandoned and a judgment of abandonment entered after notice for a period of ten days in the manner provided by Code Section 44-9-47. History. Code 1933, § 83-106-B, enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 143, § 2. 44-9-49. Establishment of private way by agreement between parties. Private ways may be established by an agreement in writing between the parties concerned, which agreement may stipulate any damages to be paid. The agreement shall be entered on the official minutes of the county commission and the road deed file and, when so done, shall have the same effect as though established by Code Sections 44-9-40 through 44-9-48. History.