Dixie Metal Products Co. v. Jones
Supreme Court of Georgia
1Opinion of the CourtBeck, P. J.
“Creditors without lien can not, as a general rule, enjoin their debtors from disposing of property, nor obtain injunction or other extraordinary relief in equity.” Civil Code, § 5495. Moreover, “Equity will not take cognizance of - a plain legal right, where an adequate and complete remedy is provided by law.” § 4538. Furthermore, “The power of appointing receivers and ordering injunctions should be prudently and cautiously exercised, and except in clear and urgent cases should not be resorted to.” § 5477. Applying the foregoing principles as they were applied in the cases of Cooleewahee Co.…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Cooleewahee Co. v. SparksSupreme Court of Georgia · 1918
- Coe Manufacturing Co. v. Dublin & Laurens BankSupreme Court of Georgia · 1925
3Cited by2 opinions
- Ramsey v. RamseySupreme Court of Georgia · 1932
- Jones v. Carter Electric Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1927