Legal Opinion
Walton v. Petty
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided May 9, 1963No. 39984PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Felton, Chief Judge.
The issue raised by this appeal is whether or not the law implies a warranty as to quality or condition in favor of the vendee of an existing new house by the vendor-builder of the house.
Looking first at the Georgia law, we find that “in a sale of land there is no implied warranty of title,” Code § 29-302, and that “a covenant of general warranty relates only to the title. . .”. Finn v. Lifsey, 169 Ga. 599 (1) (150 SE 908); Rabun Mineral &c. Co. v. Heyward, 171 Ga. 322, 328 (155 SE 324); Sawyer Coal &c. Co. v. Kinnett-Odum Co., 192 Ga. 166, 169 (2) (14 SE2d 879). Implied…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Moody v. Martin Motor Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1948
- Kuhr Bros., Inc. v. SpahosCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1954
- Sawyer Coal & Ice Co. v. Kinnett-Odom Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1941
- Steiber v. PALUMBOOregon Supreme Court · 1959
- McDonough & Co. v. MartinSupreme Court of Georgia · 1892
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3Cited by16 opinions
- Holmes v. WortheyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1981
- P. B. R. Enterprises, Inc. v. PerrenSupreme Court of Georgia · 1979
- Whiten v. Orr Construction Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1964
- Hunt v. Star Photo Finishing Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1967
- Staff v. Lido Dunes, Inc.New York Supreme Court · 1965
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