Legal Opinion
Marietta Realty & Development Co. v. Reynolds
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided October 19, 1939No. 13029PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Duckworth, Justice.
The allegations of the petition were sufficient to show that the sales were void for excessive levy. Williams v. Forman, 158 Ga. 89 (5) (123 S. E. 20); Thomas v. Crawford, 175 Ga. 863 (166 S. E. 437); Wood v. Sommerfield, 185 Ga. 441 (195 S. E. 428); Zugar v. Scarbrough, 186 Ga. 310, 319 (197 S. E. 854). The petition stated a cause of action for cancellation of the deeds made in pursuance of the void levies.
“He who would have equity must do equity, and give effect to all equitable rights in the other party respecting the subject-matter of the suit.” Code, § 37-104.…
2Cases cited24 opinions
- Pacetti v. Central of Georgia Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1909
- Citizens & Southern National Bank v. EllisSupreme Court of Georgia · 1931
- Charleston & Western Carolina Railway Co. v. HughesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1898
- Equitable Building & Loan Ass'n v. BradySupreme Court of Georgia · 1930
- Southern States Portland Cement Co. v. HelmsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1907
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3Cited by11 opinions
- Wellborn v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1948
- Jacobs v. RittenbaumSupreme Court of Georgia · 1942
- State Highway Department v. Knox-Rivers Construction Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1968
- Rogers v. Western & Atlantic RailroadSupreme Court of Georgia · 1953
- National Bondholders Corp. v. CheesemanSupreme Court of Georgia · 1940
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