Legal Opinion

Knight v. Jackson

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided July 26, 1923No. 3641PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

■Hines, J.

(After stating the foregoing facts.)

Eeal doubt or danger alone authorizes one to file a petition for interpleader. It must appear from the allegations of the petition that the conflicting claims of the defendants are of such character as to render it doubtful or dangerous for the plaintiff to *168act; and in order to do this it is necessary that such claims be set forth so as to inform the court of their nature, character, and foundation, certainly to the extent of enabling the court to determine whether or not an interpleader is essential to the plaintiff’s protection. National Bank v.…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Robson v. HarwellSupreme Court of Georgia · 1849
  2. Burt v. AndrewsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1900
  3. Smith v. PeacockSupreme Court of Georgia · 1902
  4. Trustees of Howard College v. PaceSupreme Court of Georgia · 1854
  5. Franklin v. Southern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1904

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3Cited by16 opinions

  1. Clark v. BridgesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1927
  2. Cannon v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1942
  3. Lassiter v. Bank of DawsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1940
  4. Helmer v. HelmerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1924
  5. Penland v. JacksonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1924

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