Legal Opinion
Phillips v. Liberty T. v. Cable, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided April 27, 1983No. 65392PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Pope, Judge.
Plaintiff/appellant Phillips sued defendants/appellees for fraud arising out of the alleged breach of an oral employment agreement. Following the presentation of appellant’s evidence, the trial court directed a verdict in favor of appellees. We affirm.
“In order for a fraud to be actionable, the representation relied on must be more than a promise which is void or unenforceable. See Ely v. Stratoflex, 132 Ga. App. 569, 208 SE2d 583 (1974).” Barrett v. Independent Order of Foresters, 625 F2d 73, 74 (5th Cir. 1980). In the case at bar the evidence showed that appellant had been…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Ely v. Stratoflex, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1974
- American Standard, Inc. v. JesseeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
- Beasley v. PonderCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
- Sams v. Duncan & Copeland, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
- Clare Development Corporation v. First National Bank of Columbus, GeorgiaSupreme Court of Georgia · 1979
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