Wade v. Ballard

Where the consideration of a contract is stated merely by way of recital it may ordinarily be inquired into, but if it is contractual in nature and set forth as part of the terms and conditions of the agreement the statement of the consideration may not be contradicted under the guise of an inquiry into the consideration. We cite a few of the cases enunciating this principle: Wellmaker v. Wheatley, 123 Ga. 201 (2) (51 S. E. 436); Burke v. Napier. 106 Ga. 327, 329 (32 S. E. 134); Brousseau v. Jacobs Pharmacy Co., 147 Ga. 185, 189 (93 S. E. 293); 100 A. L. R. 18n; Code, § 38-501, Code Arm. §…