Legal Opinion
Barnwell v. Hanson
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided January 19, 1950No. 32681PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGardner, J.
Under the pleadings and the evidence, the con trolling question involved is whether the suit was brought within the statute of limitations. The note sued on was under seal. Actions upon bonds or other instruments under seal shall be brought within 20 years after the right of action shall have accrued. Code § 3-703. A promissory note under seal is within the provisions of this statute.
Upon default by the maker in the payment of the semiannual interest on this note on February 28, 1927, did the principal of the note become instantly due and payable, under the clause in the note that immediately…
2Cases cited24 opinions
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3Cited by8 opinions
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