Legal Opinion

Bell v. Stewart

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided December 11, 1902PublishedCited by 10 opinions

Motion to open default. Before W. P. Cole, judge pro hac vice. City court of Carrollton. July 23, 1902.

1Opinion of the CourtLittle, J.

An examination of the bill of exceptions leads us to the conclusion that the writ of error to this court was prematurely sued out. Emeline Bell brought an action against Stewart, in the city court of Carrollton, alleging a trespass upon her property. The action was returnable to the March term, 1902, of the court, and on the call of the appearance docket of that term was marked in default. At the June term the defendant made a motion to open the default, on certain grounds, which motion was, on June 14, denied by Judge Hodnett, the judge presiding. Subsequently the case was called for trial…

2Cited by10 opinions

  1. Sellers v. McNairCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1931
  2. Ox Breeches Manufacturing Co. v. BirdCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1907
  3. Ryles v. MooreSupreme Court of Georgia · 1941
  4. Williams v. ChambersCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1924
  5. Clay v. DinklerCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1925

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