In every case judgment shall be rendered upon the right of the defendant and also upon the right of the party alleged to be entitled or only upon the right of the defendant as justice shall require.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-2262; 1952 Code Section 10-2262; 1942 Code Section 835; 1932 Code Section 835; Civ. P. '22 Section 783; Civ. P. '12 Section 470; Civ. P. '02 Section 432; 1870 (14) 524 Section 451.