Smith v. Atlanta Gas-Light Co.

Bell, Justice.

On April 8, 1935, the court sustained demurrers to the petition, and ordered that “the ease shall automatically stand dismissed unless the plaintiff shall amend same in 20 days.” No amendment was offered. On May 20, 1935, the following order was passed: “It being made to appear to the court that the plaintiff has not amended her petition in accordance with the order of this court passed on April 8, 1935, it is therefore ordered, adjudged, and decreed that said case be and the same is hereby dismissed.” The case was brought to this court by a bill of exceptions which recited,…