Collins & Glennville Railroad v. Bradley

Bell, Justice.

1. This being a suit by minority stockholders, one of whom was a director, against the other directors, and the corporation, for appointment of a receiver and other relief, whether or not the allegations were otherwise sufficient to state a cause of action, the petition was defective and subject to general demurrer because it did not show that the plaintiffs had made an earnest effort to obtain redress at the *356hands of the directors and stockholders, or why this could not be done, or that it was not reasonable to require it. Code, § 22-711; Alexander v. Seatroy, 81 Ga. 536 (2) (8…