Roberts v. Burnett
Supreme Court of Georgia
1Opinion of the CourtHines, J.
1. The petition set forth an equitable cause of action for partition against the cotenants of the petitioners.
2. The petition set forth an equitable cause of action against the defendant, Charles E. Roberts, for setting aside or cancelling his lease of the lands sought to be partitioned, as to all the owners of these lands except the lessor.
*653. The suit against the defendant,. Roberts, for such equitable relief, was properly brought against him in the county of his residence.
4. The equitable action for partition was properly brought against the cotenants residing outside of this State, in the…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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