Kennedy v. Dukes
Supreme Court of Georgia
Motion for new trial. Before Judge Conyers. Wayne superior court. November 8, 1910.
1Opinion of the CourtEish, C. J.
1. The postponement of the trial of a case to a later date in the term is in the sound discretion of the judge, and his refusal to postpone will not be controlled unless his discretion is manifestly abused. Lyles v. State, 130 Ga. 294 (60 S. E. 578).
2. The postponement of the trial of a case on account of the absence of counsel therein, who is, without leave, engaged in the trial of a case in a court of a different circuit, is in the discretion of the court, and a postponement for such cause is not favored. Cotton States Life Co. v. Edwards, 74 Ga. 220.
3. According to the cases cited by…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Lyles v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1908
- Cotton States Life Insurance v. EdwardsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1884
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