Legal Opinion

Fambrough v. Fambrough

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided October 13, 1953No. 18349Published

1Opinion of the Court

Head, Justice.

1. “When a parol agreement whereby one is to receive title to land, in consideration for services rendered another, is sought to be enforced, the proof of such contract should be so clear, strong, and *88satisfactory, as to leave no reasonable doubt as to the agreement.” Barnett v. Henry, 200 Ga. 365 (37 S. E. 2d 340). “A party seeking specific performance of a contract must show substantial compliance with his part of the agreement; otherwise he is not entitled to a decree.” Lee v. Lee, 191 Ga. 728 (13 S. E. 2d 774); Christopher v. Whitmire, 199. Ga. 280 (34 S. E. 2d 100). Under…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Richardson v. HairriedSupreme Court of Georgia · 1947
  2. Lee v. LeeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1941
  3. Lunsford v. ArmourSupreme Court of Georgia · 1942
  4. Christopher v. WhitmireSupreme Court of Georgia · 1945
  5. Castile v. BurtonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1946

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