Legal Opinion

Anderson v. Baker

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided August 15, 1878PublishedCited by 7 opinions

Title. Contracts. Trover. Onus probcmdi. Before Judge Hall. Eockdale Superior Court. October Adjourned Term, 1877. ^Reported in the opinion.

1Opinion of the Court

Jackson, Judge.

Newton Anderson brought trover to recover an execution from Daniel N. Baker. The jury, under the charge of the court, found for the defendant, w'hen the plaintiff moved for a new trial, which was not granted, and the not granting it is the error assigned.

1. It is said that the verdict is contrary to the evidence and the principles of justice and equity. It appears that the execution is in the name of Stephen Mayfield, bearer, and Anderson, executor of Jesse L. Baker, brought trover for it. The misfortune to his case is that he shows no title to the execution. The Code, §2776,…

2Cited by7 opinions

  1. Mutual Reserve Fund Life Ass'n v. City Council of AugustaSupreme Court of Georgia · 1900
  2. Weaver v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1892
  3. American Bakeries Co. v. City of GriffinSupreme Court of Georgia · 1932
  4. Jones v. HightowerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
  5. Arnold v. Citizens & Southern National BankCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1933

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