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Plantation Pipe Line Co. v. Hornbuckle

Citations: 94 Ga. App. 328; 94 S.E.2d 523Docket: 35950

Court: Court of Appeals of Georgia; September 18, 1956; Georgia; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The court's judgment reversing the trial court's decision that had overruled the general demurrer to the petition has been vacated following a ruling from the Supreme Court in Hornbuckle v. Plantation Pipe Line Company. As a result, the trial court's original judgment, which overruled the general demurrer, is affirmed under the Supreme Court's mandate. Judges Quillian and Nichols concur with this decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Trial Court's Original Judgment

Application: The trial court's original judgment, which overruled the general demurrer, is upheld by mandate of the Supreme Court.

Reasoning: As a result, the trial court's original judgment, which overruled the general demurrer, is affirmed under the Supreme Court's mandate.

Concurrence of Judges in Appellate Decision

Application: The decision to affirm the trial court's original judgment was concurred by the appellate judges.

Reasoning: Judges Quillian and Nichols concur with this decision.

Reversal of Trial Court's Judgment

Application: The appellate court's judgment reversing the trial court's decision was vacated following a higher court's ruling.

Reasoning: The court's judgment reversing the trial court's decision that had overruled the general demurrer to the petition has been vacated following a ruling from the Supreme Court in Hornbuckle v. Plantation Pipe Line Company.