Coffee County, Alabama – A legal battle over a proposed commercial poultry farm in southern Coffee County continues as an injunction has been extended, preventing any further development until September 29, 2025. The next court hearing is set for that date at the Coffee County Courthouse.
The dispute stems from a hearing held on August 12, where five plaintiffs—Bruce Brooker, Rebecca Temple, Legrand Roberts, Hamp Adams, and Sims Funeral Homes, Inc.—sought to block the poultry project. The presiding judge, Kelly Brooks, issued a temporary injunction halting all work on the site, citing the need for further examination of the case.
Ahead of the hearing, defense attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the case, questioning the appropriateness of the venue. They stated that the hearing was held at the Law Enforcement Center due to the unavailability of a larger courtroom at the courthouse, claiming that the size of the LEC courtroom could hinder proper proceedings.
The defense argued that the plaintiffs’ complaints do not constitute traditional nuisance claims, suggesting instead that they fall under “anticipatory nuisance.” They contend that the plaintiffs have not met the heavy burden of proof necessary for this type of claim. Furthermore, the motion asserts that the plaintiffs’ allegations lack substantive evidence and are largely speculative in nature.
In their original suit, the plaintiffs inaccurately identified David Varnedore Jr., the previous property owner, as the current owner of the 78.67-acre tract intended for the poultry project, which will include six chicken houses. The defense rebutted this by stating that S&P GA Farms is the actual owner of the land.
Judge Brooks has yet to make a ruling on the dismissal motion. As the situation unfolds, the ongoing legal proceedings will determine the future of the controversial poultry project and the concerns raised by the community.
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