Legal Opinion

Philman v. Marshall

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided November 26, 1897PublishedCited by 2 opinions

Affidavit of illegality. Before Judge Butt. Taylor superior court. April term, 1897.

1Opinion of the CourtSimmons, C. J.

1. It appears from the record that Marshall sued out a distress warrant against Wacter. Wacter gave a bond, with Philman and others as sureties. The case was returned to the superior court by the sheriff. Upon the trial in that court Marshall prevailed, and a judgment was entered up against Wacter and his sureties as upon a replevy bond, in the manner provided by law in cases where replevy bonds are given. Execution was issued upon this’judgment and levied upon the property of Philman, one of the sureties. He filed an affidavit of illegality upon the ground, that he had never signed nor…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Freeman v. BrewsterSupreme Court of Georgia · 1894
  2. Causey v. Wiley, Banks & Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1859
  3. Ham v. ParkersonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1882
  4. Watkins Chappell & Co. v. SmithSupreme Court of Georgia · 1855

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Parker v. WellonsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1931
  2. Lane v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1918

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