Union Investment Co. v. Engesser

A judge of the superior court is without power, prior to the appearance term of an equitable case, to render a decision therein sustaining or overruling a general demurrer to the petition. Williamson v. Anderson Cotton Co., 146 Ga. 503 (91 S. E. 553); Crovatt v. Baker, 130 Ga. 507 (2), 511 (61 S. E. 127); note to Park’s Code, § 4850. “ Parties to proceedings for equitable relief may, by consent, dispose of all equity causes at the first, term, if service has been properly perfected” (Civil Code,'§ 5421), but there is no provision of law authorizing a judge upon consent of the parties to…