Legal Opinion
Williams Valve Co. v. Amorous
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided January 23, 1917No. 7287PublishedCited by 16 opinions
Complaint; from city court of Atlanta—Judge Beid. December 21, 1915.
1Opinion of the CourtBroyles, P. J.
1. The contract of a surety is one of strict law, and his liability will not be extended by implication or interpretation. Civil Code, § 3540.
2. A guarantor of any class may by his contract limit his liability according to his own pleasure, and stipulate for such diligence or pre-' liminary action on the part of the creditor as he may choose to exact. Wright v. Shorter, 56 Ga. 72, 77.
3. Where the liability of the promisor is fixed by the mere default of the principal, it is an absolute guarantee; but if the promisor’s liability depends upon any other event than the non-performance of the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Musgrove v. Luther Publishing Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1908
- Griswold v. ScottSupreme Court of Georgia · 1853
- Wright v. ShorterSupreme Court of Georgia · 1876
3Cited by16 opinions
- Wolverine Insurance v. SorroughCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1970
- Loewenherz v. WeilCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1925
- Peara v. Atlanta Newspapers, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1969
- Daniel v. Dalton News Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1934
- Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Ass'n v. HulmeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1938
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