Wickham v. Torley
Supreme Court of Georgia
Complaint. Before Judge Charlton. Chatham superior court. April 7, 1910. Marie Wickham brought an action against Arthur Torley, the substance of the petition now material being as follows: Plaintiff, in the early part of June, 1908, was living with S. S. Sollee. Shortly thereafter the defendant, her brother, entered with Sollee into the business of raising pigeons for market, and has continued in such business since that time.
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Complaint. Before Judge Charlton. Chatham superior court. April 7, 1910. Marie Wickham brought an action against Arthur Torley, the substance of the petition now material being as follows: Plaintiff, in the early part of June, 1908, was living with S. S. Sollee. Shortly thereafter the defendant, her brother, entered with Sollee into the business of raising pigeons for market, and has continued in such business since that time. Soon after the defendant engaged in such business he requested the plaintiff to lend him $1,000, stating at the time that it was to be used for the purpose of…
1Opinion of the CourtFish, C. J.
(After stating the facts.)
1. “The contracts of a minor under twenty-one years of age are void, except for necessaries. . . If, however, the minor receives property, or other valuable consideration, and, after arrival at age, retains possession of such property, or enjoys the proceeds of such valuable consideration,. such a ratification of the contract shall bind him.” Civil Code (1910),, § 4233. “If a minor, by permission of his parent or guardian, or by permission of law, practices any profession or trade, or engages in any business as an adult, he shall be bound by all contracts connected…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- White v. SikesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1907
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- Brooke v. LoweSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
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