Georgia Coast & Piedmont Railroad v. McFarland

McFarland brought suit against the Darien & Western Bailroad Company (now the Georgia Coast & Piedmont Bailroad Company) to recover damages, alleging that he had been wrongfully discharged from the position of auditor and superintendent during the term for which he was elected. The defendant denied the substantial allegations. On the trial the court directed a verdict for the defendant, and the case was brought to this court. The judgment was reversed. 127 Ga. 97. The defendant then amended its answer by admitting the discharge and pleading justification therefor, by reason of an alleged…