City of Greensboro v. Robinson
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action for damages; from city court of Greensboro—Judge Sibley. July 17, 1916. Paragraph 2 of the decision relates to the following ground of the demurrer to the petition: “The petition shows on its face that when the exhibit attached is construed in connection with the petition, no proper notice such as is required by section 910 was given the governing authority of said city, because (a) the said exhibit shows that plaintiff was endeavoring to effect a compromise, which…
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Action for damages; from city court of Greensboro—Judge Sibley. July 17, 1916. Paragraph 2 of the decision relates to the following ground of the demurrer to the petition: “The petition shows on its face that when the exhibit attached is construed in connection with the petition, no proper notice such as is required by section 910 was given the governing authority of said city, because (a) the said exhibit shows that plaintiff was endeavoring to effect a compromise, which would not be admissible' in evidence and which would not be sufficient as a notice such as is required by law; (5) the…
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