Electric Railway Co. v. Savannah, Florida & Western Railway Co.

Supreme Court of Georgia
Electric Railway Co. v. Savannah, Florida & Western Railway Co., 87 Ga. 261 (Ga. 1891)
13 S.E. 512; 1891 Ga. LEXIS 143
Bleckley

Electric Railway Co. v. Savannah, Florida & Western Railway Co.

Opinion of the Court

Bleckley, C. J.

1. The controversy involving disputed facts as well as grave questions o£ law, there was no abuse of discretion in granting an injunction until a trial can be had upon the merits of the cause.

2. It is discretionary with the judge sitting at chambers upon an application for injunction to reopen the case for more testimony upon the discovery of additional witnesses by one of the parties after argument, and whilst holding up the matter for decision. Warrenv. Bunch, 80 Ga. 124. Nothingtothe contrary was decided in Hxiff v. Markham, 70 Ga. 284, or in Boyce v. Burchard, 21 Ga. 74.

Judgment affirmed.

From Chatham county. Before Judge Fa lligant. At chambers, April 11, 1891.Charlton & Mackall, for plaintiff in error. Erwin, DuBignon & Chisholm and S. T. Kingsbery, contra.

Reference

Full Case Name
The Electric Railway Company of Savannah v. The Savannah, Florida and Western Railway Company
Cited By
2 cases
Status
Published