Morrison v. McFarland
Supreme Court of Georgia
Equitable petition. Before Judge Tarver. Walker superior court. February 19, 1917.
1Opinion of the CourtGeorge, J.
1. Courts of equity have concurrent jurisdiction with courts of ordinary in the administration of estates of deceased persons, in all cases where equitable interference is necessary or proper to the full protection of the rights of the parties at interest. Dean v. Central Cotton Press Co., 64 Ga. 670, 674; Bivins v. Marvin, 96 Ga. 268, 270 (22 S. E. 923).
2. “Where law and equity have concurrent jurisdiction, the court first *466taking will retain it, unless a good reason can bo given for the interference of equity.” .Civil Code (1910), § 4540.
No. 277. December 14, 1917. Equitable petition. Before…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Dean v. Central Cotton Press Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1880
- Moody v. EllerbieSupreme Court of Georgia · 1867
- Bivins v. MarvinSupreme Court of Georgia · 1895
- McArthur v. JordanSupreme Court of Georgia · 1913
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