Brenau College v. Mincey

Brenau College sued E. E. Mincey on a promissory note signed' by him, payable to Brenau College Conservatory, and transferred to the plaintiff. The court sustained the general demurrer to the petition and dismissed the action and plaintiff excepted.

The note sued on contained the following provision: “I also waive the benefit of the exemption of my daily, weekly or monthly wages or salary, from garnishment as against this obligation or any renewal of the same.” While it is true that contracts against public policy are void (Code, § 20-504), and that agreements to waive exemption from…