Legal Opinion
Butler v. Fidelity & Casualty Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided July 1, 1953No. 34634PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSutton, C. J.
There is a motion to dismiss the writ of error on the ground that the appeal is premature, as the order excepted to is not a final judgment. Code § 114-710, providing for an appeal to the superior court from an award by the board, states in part: “The findings of fact made by the directors within their power shall, in the absence of fraud, be conclusive, but upon such hearing the court shall set aside the order or decree of the directors, if it be found that—(1) The directors acted without or in excess of their powers; . . . [Four other grounds are specified in this Code section, but it is…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Southeastern Express Co. v. EdmondsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
- American Mutual Liability Insurance v. HardyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1927
- United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. HallCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1925
- Automatic Sprinkler Corp. of America v. RuckerCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1952
- American Mutual Liability Insurance v. KentSupreme Court of Georgia · 1944
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3Cited by7 opinions
- Turner v. Baggett Transportation Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1973
- Continental Insurance Company v. McDanielCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1968
- MacZko v. Employers Mutual Liability InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1967
- McClelland v. General Motors CorporationSupreme Court of Delaware · 1965
- Georgia Casualty & Surety Co. v. BloodworthCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1969
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