Wells v. Blitch
Supreme Court of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Bell, Justice.
1. A suit for a money judgment does not constitute a lis pendens, affecting the title to property conveyed by the defendant pending the action. Moody v. Millen, 103 Ga. 452 (30 S. E. 258).
2. “A bona fide sale of property, not made to hinder, delay, or defraud creditors, is not rendered invalid because the vendor may have been insolvent at the time.” Hadden v. McQueen, 138 Ga. 406 (75 S. E. 333).
3. Possession retained by the vendor after an absolute conveyance of real estate is prima facie evidence of fraud, but may be explained. Goodwyn v. Goodwyn, 20 Ga. 600 (5); Stephens v.…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Goodwyn v. GoodwynSupreme Court of Georgia · 1856
- Donalson v. ThomasonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1912
- Henderson v. WillisSupreme Court of Georgia · 1925
- Underwood v. ThurmanSupreme Court of Georgia · 1900
- Mackey v. BowlesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1896
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