Bond v. Ray

Candler, Justice.

(After stating the foregoing facts.) With or without motion therefor, it is always the duty of this court to determine its jurisdiction. McDowell v. McDowell, 194 Ga. 88 (20 S. E. 2d, 602); Brockett v. Maxwell, 200 Ga. 213 (36 S. E. 2d, 638); Dade County v. State of Georgia, 201 Ga. 241 (39 S. E. 2d, 473). By article 6, section 2, paragraph 4 of the Constitution of 1945, this court is given jurisdiction “in all cases respecting title to land” and “in all equity cases.” Code, (Ann.), § 2-3704. But, after a careful examination and consideration of the petition in the present…