Legal Opinion
Jackson v. Augusta Southern Railroad
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided July 3, 1906PublishedCited by 11 opinions
Complaint. Before Judge Hammond. Richmond superior court. October 19, 1905.
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, J.
In order to render a promissory note a sealed instrument, it must be so recited in the body of the note. The mere addition of a seal after the signature of the maker is insufficient. Civil Code, §3765; Chambers v. Kingsberry, 68 Ga. 828; Ridley v. Hightower, 112 Ga. 479; Echols v. Phillips, 112 Ga. 700.
Judgment affirmed.
All the Justices concur, except Eish, C. J., absent.
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Echols v. PhillipsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
- Chambers v. KingsberrySupreme Court of Georgia · 1882
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