Legal Opinion

Carrol v. Gillion

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided July 15, 1863PublishedCited by 8 opinions

Ejectment and motion for new trial, in Dougherty Superior Court, decided by Judge Clark, at June Term, 1863. For the facts of this case, see the opinion of the Court.

1Opinion of the Court

By the Court —

Lyon, J., delivering the opinion.

This was an action of ejectment for the recovery of lot of land, No. 139, in the third district of Dougherty, by the heirs-at-law of John Guyton, deceased, who were shown to be his widow, Ann Guyton; his daughter, Tabitha Guyton, and two deceased sons, Charles Guyton, represented by George Carrol, as his administrator, and Thomas N. Guyton, represented by Elvira L. Guyton, as administratrix, and Francis Thomas, as administrator, on his estate. The plaintiff put in proof a grant from the State of Georgia to Matthew Favor; a deed from Matthew Fa^or…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Denham v. HolemanSupreme Court of Georgia · 1858
  2. Jim v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1854
  3. Watts v. GriswoldSupreme Court of Georgia · 1856

3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Gatling v. LaneNebraska Supreme Court · 1885
  2. Shahan v. WatkinsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1942
  3. Roberson v. Downing Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1904
  4. Hilton v. SingletarySupreme Court of Georgia · 1899
  5. Roughton v. RoughtonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1934

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