Supreme Court of Georgia, 1903

Ballard v. James

Ballard v. James
Supreme Court of Georgia · Decided June 27, 1903 · Simmons
117 Ga. 823; 45 S.E. 68; 1903 Ga. LEXIS 351

Ballard v. James

Opinion of the Court

Simmons, C. J.

1. The defendant showed good title by prescription, under color of title, and was not- bound by the headright grant, having had no notice as provided in the Civil Code,' § 3227. It was therefore not erroneous to direct a verdict in his favor.

2. While in a former suit the title to. the land had been involved, one who was not a party to such suit, was not vouched into court therein, and did not, in person or by attorney, participate in the trial thereof, was not bound by the judgment therein. Judgment affirmed.

All the Justices concur.

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