Rudulph v. Washington
Supreme Court of Georgia
Equitable petition. Before Judge Highsmith. Camden superior court. December 28, 1915.
1Opinion of the Court
Pee Curiam.
1. In an action for land instituted by A against the heirs at law of B, who died .intestate, the heirs at law of B are not to be deemed the personal representatives of B, within the meaning of the Civil Code, § 5858, par. 1, and A is competent as a witness to testify in his own behalf as to conversations with B, affecting the merits of the case. Boynton v. Reese, 112 Ga. 354 (37 S. E. 437).(a) The case of Willis v. Bonner, 136 Ga. 720 (71 S. E. 1048), and the cases cited therein, had reference to transactions where a husband or wife of the deceased person was a party to the case.…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Boynton v. ReeseSupreme Court of Georgia · 1900
- Willis v. BonnerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1911
- Wool v. CrawfordSupreme Court of Georgia · 1886
- Causey v. WhiteSupreme Court of Georgia · 1915
- Godley v. BarnesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1909
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