GA 17-7-26 - GA 17-7-26

JUDICIAL DECISIONS When power to be exercised. - This power which existed in the courts at common law, being harsh and oppressive, should never be resorted to except in extreme cases. It is a matter, however, resting in the sound discretion of the court. Crosby v. Potts, 8 Ga. App. 463 , 69 S.E. 582 (1910). Cited in Manders v. Lee, 338 F.3d 1304 (11th Cir. 2003). <h4...