Legal Opinion
Commissioners of Roads & Revenue v. Howard
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided February 14, 1939No. 27297PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGuerry', J.
1. “All suits by, or against, a county, shall be in the name thereof.” Code, § 2-8201. See also § 23-1502. Since the constitution of 1877 all suits by or against a county must be in the name of a county. Arnett v. Board of Commissioners of Decatur County, 75 Ga. 782. In the instant case the action was against the “Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Houston County.”
2. “All claims against counties must be presented within twelve months after they accrue or become payable, or the same are barred, unless held by minors or other persons laboring under disabilities.” Code, § 23-1602. '“It is…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Arnett v. Board of CommissionersSupreme Court of Georgia · 1885
- Butts County v. WrightSupreme Court of Georgia · 1915
- Griffin Realty & Construction Co. v. Chatham CountyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1933
3Cited by6 opinions
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- Douglas County v. Brown & Riley Enterprises, Ltd.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1966
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- Oliver v. Hall County Memorial HospitalCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1940
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