Phipps v. Wright
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action for damages; from Banks superior court — Judge Fortson. April 25, 1921.
1Opinion of the CourtJenkins, P. J.
1. An action for deceit whereby one is fraudulently induced by another to purchase property of a much less value than the consideration given therefor is for “ an injury . . done to property, and not to the person, and the statute of limitations in reference to actions for injuries to property applies.” Crawford v. Crawford, 134 Ga. 114 (2) (67 S. E. 673, 28 L. R. A. (N. S.) 353, 19 Ann. Cas. 932); Frost v. Arnaud, 144 Ga. 26 (1) (85 S. E. 1028).
2. All actions for injuries to property, real or personal, must be brought within four years after the right of action accrues. Civil Code (1910), §§…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Crawford v. CrawfordSupreme Court of Georgia · 1910
- Kirkley v. SharpSupreme Court of Georgia · 1896
- Frost v. ArnaudSupreme Court of Georgia · 1915
- Sutton v. DyeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1878
- Marler v. SimmonsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1888
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