Whitlock v. Wilson

Courts of record retain full control over orders and judgments during the term at which they were made, and, in the exercise, of a sound discretion, may revise or vacate them. Such discretion will not be controlled unless manifestly abused. Bowen v. Wyeth, 119 Ga. 687 (46 S. E. 823); Tate v. Little, 141 Ga. 799 (82 S. E. 129); Gaines v. Gaines, 169 Ga. 432 (150 S. E. 645). During the term of court at which a judgment is rendered the court has power, on its own motion, to vacate the same for irregularity, or because it was improvidently or inadvertently entered. Athens Apartment Corp. v. Hill,…