Porter v. Porter

The motion to continue was based upon the sickness of Porter, the defendant in the suit. In support of the motion the following affidavit was introduced: “State of Alabama, Houston county. Personally came W. H. Williams, who on oath says that he is a practicing physician in Dothan, Ala., and that Mr. G. T. Porter is now under his care, this deponent treating him for ‘ rheumatism.’ Deponent further swears that it will be injurious to the health of Mr. Porter to be on his feet, and it is impossible for him to go to Americus, Ga., and attend the trial of any case, without very serious risk to…