Legal Opinion
Peck v. Calhoun
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided November 17, 1928No. 18737PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBell, J.
1. Under section 3653 of the Civil Code of 1910, all choses in action arising upon contract may be assigned in writing so as to vest the title in the assignee. For this purpose no special form is necessary, but the assignment will be sufficient if its language discloses the intention of the owner to transfer his rights to the assignee. Southern Mutual Life Ins. Asso. v. Durdin, 132 Ga. 495 (64 S. E. 264, 131 Am. St. R. 210; Myers v. Adams, 14 Ga. App. 520 (81 S. E. 595). Hence, an indorsement on a non-negotiable promissory note, “Pay to acct. Isabella L. Calhoun, Trustee,” signed by the payee…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Southern Mutual Life Insurance v. DurdinSupreme Court of Georgia · 1909
- Mobley v. Merchants & Planters BankSupreme Court of Georgia · 1924
- National Bank v. LeonardSupreme Court of Georgia · 1893
- Massell v. Fourth National BankCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1928
- Georgia State Bank v. HardenCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1924
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3Cited by3 opinions
- Amende v. Town of MortonWashington Supreme Court · 1952
- Wood v. Keysville Lumber Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1934
- Behrens v. Universal C. I. T. Credit Corp.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1956