Stephens v. Meyer

Duckworth, Chief Justice.

This case involves portions of the negotiable instruments law (Ga. L. 1924, p. 126; Code §§ 14-101 through 14-1707). While the 1924 Act purports to cover the subject of negotiable instruments, and in different portions thereof it speaks of “overdue” instruments, it nowhere says what “overdue” means. Section 4292 of the Code of 1910 provides that “Bills, notes, or other paper, payable on demand, are due immediately.” This law is. not contradicted or changed by the 1924 Act and remains the law although omitted from the 1933 Code. Supporting this ruling, see Newcomb v.…