Case ID: ga_76/html/0106-01.html
Source: Caselaw Access Project
Author: {"author": "Jackson, Chief Justice.", "license": "Public Domain", "url": "https://static.case.law/"}
Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Harper et al. vs. Wilkes et al.
    
    In an ejectment suit, demises were laid in the name of the grantee from the state and in the name of another.' On the trial, counsel for the plaintiffs was introduced as a witness by defendants, and testified that he knew nothing of the original grantee, and was not employed by him, but that he was employed by'One Parker, who claimed under such grantee. • A verdict was rendered for defendant, and a new trial granted:
    
      Held, that there was no abuse of discretion in granting a'new trial, and_ allowing a fuller hearing of the question of the connection of the grantee with the real plaintiff. If it appears that the latter cannot show that his title or claim is connected with the grantee, or that the grantee authorized the use of his name, perhaps no recovery for the plaintiff can stand on that demise; but if either is shown, then such a recovery may stand. 17 Oa., 489, 540 ; 29 Id., 571; 32 Id., 445.
    Judgment affirmed.
    October 27,1885.
   Jackson, Chief Justice.