Latham v. Fowler
Supreme Court of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Jenkins, Justice.
As to whether the petition stated a cause •of action against general demurrer, it is the rule that when a court •of equity has acquired equitable jurisdiction, it will grant complete relief as to all matters to which the parties may be entitled under the pleadings and the proof, even though such relief may include legal rights and remedies. Kniepkamp v. Richards, 192 Ga. 509 (16 S. E. 2d, 24), and cit.; Hall v. English, 47 Ga. 511 (2); Code, § 37-105. Even though a plaintiff might not be entitled to equitable relief under his averments or prayers, the petition should not be…
2Cases cited32 opinions
- Dix v. DixSupreme Court of Georgia · 1909
- Grant v. HartSupreme Court of Georgia · 1941
- Street v. CollierSupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
- Kniepkamp v. RichardsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1941
- Grimmett v. BarnwellSupreme Court of Georgia · 1937
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