Franklin v. Ford

Hill, O. J.

1. The trial judge did not abuse his discretion in overruling the motion for continuance, based on the absence of the defendant and his alleged sickness. This ground of the motion was supported only by the unsworn statement of one who was alleged to be a physician. There was no evidence that the certificate was made by a physician. It also appeared from the record that if the defendant had been present at the trial, the result would not have been different, as no meritorious defense was set up. Handley v. Bank, 10 Ga. App. 383 (73 S. E. 413).

2. An agreement made by the reputed…