Keaton v. Greenwood
Supreme Court of Georgia
In Equity, in Baker Superior Court. Decision on demurrer, by Judge Warren, December Term, 1849. Elizabeth M. M. Greenwood filed a bill, in Baker Superior Court, against Benjamin O. Keaton, charging that, in 1835, her affections became estranged from her husband, by reason of his cruel treatment, and being far away from her kindred and friends, with no one to guide her in the paths of virtue, she was ensnared by the assiduous kindness and attentions of Benjamin O. Keaton, who…
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In Equity, in Baker Superior Court. Decision on demurrer, by Judge Warren, December Term, 1849. Elizabeth M. M. Greenwood filed a bill, in Baker Superior Court, against Benjamin O. Keaton, charging that, in 1835, her affections became estranged from her husband, by reason of his cruel treatment, and being far away from her kindred and friends, with no one to guide her in the paths of virtue, she was ensnared by the assiduous kindness and attentions of Benjamin O. Keaton, who at length succeeded in enlisting her affections; that being thus entangled, she soon lost her virtue, honor and…
1Opinion of the Court
By the Court.
Warner, J.
delivering the opinion.
Two questions were made on the argument of this cause, by the plaintiff in error—
First — whether the allegations in the complainant’s bill are sufficient to give to a Court of Equity jurisdiction of the cause %
Second — whether the complainant’s right to call the defendant to account with her, concerning the money and property placed in his hands, and entrusted to his management, for her benefit, is not, according to the allegations made in her bill, barred by the Statute of Limitations?
[1.] In regard to the first objection, we are of the opinion…
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