Heath v. Parker

Jenkins, Presiding Justice.

Under the fictitious form of ejectment, an amendment is permissible laying a new demise, thereby bringing in a new cause of action and new parties. Jones v. Johnson, 81 Ga. 293 (6 S. E. 181); Roberts v. Tift, 136 Ga. 901 (72 S. E. 234); Deas v. Sammons, 126 Ga. 431 (55 S. E. 170, 7 Ann. Cas. 1124); Pollard v. Tait, 38 Ga. 439 (5), 443; Pierce v. Tidd (sub nom. Roe v. Doe), 30 Ga. 873; Jones v. Tarver, 19 Ga. 279 (6), 285; Neal v, Robertson, 18 Ga. 399; Powell on Actions for Land, § 117. Such an amendment, however, does not relate back to the time of filing the…