Gilreath v. Gilliland

W. A. Gilreath filed this bill to hare Chapter 118 oi the Acts of 1893 declared unconstitutional, and to restrain J. K. P. Gilliland and others from floating loose logs over his mill-dam, until they shall execute bonds indemnifying him against any damage that may be done him by such use of their logs.

The Chancellor, hearing the cause upon bill, answers, and proof, was of the opinion that the complainant was entitled to the relief sought, and so adjudged and decreed.

Some of the defendants executed the required bonds after the decree was pronounced, and others, who were unwilling to do so,…