Legal Opinion
Johnson & Johnson Construction Co. v. Pioneer Neon Supply Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided January 20, 1958No. 36983PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Townsend, Judge.
1. “If the suit is brought in a name which is neither that of a natural person, nor a corporation, nor a partnership, it is a mere nullity, and therefore, with no party plaintiff, there is no case in court and consequently nothing to amend by. [Citing Western & Atlantic R. Co. v. Dalton Marble Works, 122 Ga. 774, 50 S. E. 978 and other cases]. Where, however, the name imports a corporation, or imports a partnership, an amendment declaring the status of the party may be allowed. Wilson v. Sprague Machine Co., 55 Ga. 672; Smith v. Columbia Jewelry Co., 114 Ga. 698 (40 S. E.…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Western & Atlantic Railroad v. Dalton Marble WorksSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Hudgins Contracting Co. v. RedmondSupreme Court of Georgia · 1934
- Charles v. Valdosta Foundry & Machine Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1908
- Smith v. Commissioners of Roads & RevenueSupreme Court of Georgia · 1944
- J. Ben. Wilson & Co. v. Sprague Mowing Machine Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1876
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