Legal Opinion

Sasser v. McGovern

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided April 16, 1912No. 3988PublishedCited by 13 opinions

Certiorari; from city court of Douglas — Judge Buie presiding. December 20, 1911.

1Opinion of the CourtPottle, J.

The suit was upon an unconditional promissory note under seal. The defendant pleaded that the note was without consideration. From, his testimony it appears that the note was given for a share of stock in the bank to which the note was payable, and was in renewal of one previously given for the same purpose. At the time the original note was given there was an oral agreement and understanding between the defendant and the cashier of the bank, to the effect that the defendant would never be called on to pay the note. The cashier stated to the defendant that the bank wanted his influence and…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Johnson v. CobbSupreme Court of Georgia · 1897
  2. Martin v. MonroeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1899
  3. Lacey v. HutchinsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1909
  4. Mansfield v. BarberSupreme Court of Georgia · 1877

3Cited by13 opinions

  1. Turpin v. North American Acceptance Corp.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1969
  2. Mason v. BlaytonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1969
  3. Tennille Banking Co. v. WardCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
  4. Pulliam v. Merchants & Miners State BankCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1924
  5. Adams v. HatfieldCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1916

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