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Poole v. Duncan

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided April 16, 1947No. 15784, 15808PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Duckworth, Presiding Justice.

(After stating the foregoing facts.) The allegations'of the petition as amended were sufficient to withstand the general demurrer, and the court did not err in overruling the same.

The writ of mandamus is available in a proper case for the enforcement of a private right and the faithful performance of official duties. Code, Title 64. To entitle one to mandamus a clear legal right to have the act performed must appear. Adkins v. Bennett, 138 Ga. 118 (1) (74 S. E. 838); City of Atlanta v. Blackman Health Resort, 153 Ga. 499 (113 S. E. 545). A petitioner for mandamus…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. City of Atlanta v. Blackman Health Resort Inc.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1922
  2. Adkins v. BennettSupreme Court of Georgia · 1912
  3. Peacon v. PeaconSupreme Court of Georgia · 1944
  4. Atlantic Ice & Coal Corp. v. Town of DecaturSupreme Court of Georgia · 1923
  5. Rimes v. MartinSupreme Court of Georgia · 1944

3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Stamper v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1975
  2. Dye v. RichardsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1954
  3. Handley v. LimbaughSupreme Court of Georgia · 1968
  4. Massachusetts Bonding & Insurance v. Bins & Equipment Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1959
  5. Bankers Life & Casualty Co. v. CraveySupreme Court of Georgia · 1952

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