Legal Opinion
Arnold v. Conner
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided October 22, 1959No. 37872PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Carlisle, Judge.
1. “The seller can convey no greater title than he has himself. . . There is no 'market overt’ in Georgia.” Code § 96-111.
2. "While possession of personal property is presumptive evidence of ownership, the presumption is not conclusive, and any parson dealing with the possessor as the owner will not obtain title to the property as against the true owner, unless the latter has done something to mislead or deceive such purchaser. Harris Loan Co. v. Elliott & Hatch Co., 110 Ga. 303 (3) (34 S. E. 1003).” Gilbert v. Copeland, 22 Ga. App. 753, 754 (3) (97 S. E. 251).
3. Under the…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Williams v. SmithSupreme Court of Georgia · 1907
- Harris Loan Co. v. Elliott & Hatch Book Typewriter Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1900
- Malsby & Co. v. WidincampCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1920
- Chafin v. CoxCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1929
- Gilbert v. CopelandCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1918
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3Cited by9 opinions
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- Ragsdale v. South Fulton MacHine Works, Inc. (In Re Whitacre Sunbelt, Inc.)United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Georgia · 1997
- Barber v. Carolina Auto SalesSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1960
- Wyatt v. SingleyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1961
- Locke v. Arabi Grain & Elevator Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1990
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