Legal Opinion

Hereford v. Hereford

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided November 15, 1901PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Appeal from the Chancery Court of Montgomery. Heard before the Hon. William L. Parks. The bill in this, case was filed on September 16, 1901, by the appellee, Harry Hereford, against Lucy Hereford.

Read the full summary

Appeal from the Chancery Court of Montgomery. Heard before the Hon. William L. Parks. The bill in this, case was filed on September 16, 1901, by the appellee, Harry Hereford, against Lucy Hereford. It was arrorred in. the bill that the complainant was the owner of a certain lot in the city of Montgomery, which was. described in the bill as follows: “A' part of lot five (5) in square twenty (20) in that part of the city of Montgomery, Btate of Alabama, laid off on the Scott property, said lot beginning at the north-east corner o-f the lo-b formerly owned by Mary Ann Green, and now owned by Dr.…

1Opinion of the CourtTyson, J.

It is entirely clear that we cannot, on this appeal, review the rulings of the chancellor in denying the motion to discharge the receiver and in refusing to increase the penalty on his bond. It is true an appeal lies, when taken within thirty days, from the order appointing the receiver. — 'Code, § 429. 'But this was not done. After the expiration of the thirty days *325from tire filing of the order appointing the receiver, the. respondent made the motion sought by this appeal to have reviewed. This we have no> power to do. — Miller v. Lehman, 87 Ala. 517. Nor can we review on this appeal the…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. American Freehold Land Mortgage Co. of London v. TurnerSupreme Court of Alabama · 1891
  2. Miller v. Lehman, Durr & Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1888

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Brooks v. EverettSupreme Court of Alabama · 1960
  2. Preuit v. WallaceSupreme Court of Alabama · 1939
  3. Garrett v. BrewtonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1946
  4. Bowdoin v. People's Bank of SamsonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1917

Showing a preview — retrieve the full document via the Exa API.

Powered by the Exa API