Sorrells v. Collins

This was a petition for interpleader, filed in Cobb superior court by Mrs. Octavia H. Humphries against John S. Collins and Mrs. C. C. Sorrells. The petition alleged, in substance, as follows: Petitioner is in the possession of $158.55, which sum is claimed by each of the defendants. The possession was obtained as follows: Mrs. Louella Collins, wife of John S. Collins, died on July 24, 1896. Sometime before she died she came to petitioner and stated she had a package which she wanted petitioner to deliver to her mother, Mrs. C. 0. Sorrells, in case of her death. Mrs. Collins delivered to…