Legal Opinion
Evans v. Atlantic National Bank
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided February 13, 1918No. 347PublishedCited by 13 opinions
Equitable petition. Before Judge Eve. Turner superior Court. April 4, 1917.
1Opinion of the CourtHill, J.
1. Without special authority, an attorney can not accept anything in settlement of his client’s claim other than the full amount in cash. Civil Code (1910), § 4956; Kaiser v. Hancock, 106 Ga. 217 (32 S. E. 123).
2. Where a promissory note provides for the payment by the maker of principal, interest, and attorney’s fees, the attorney’s fees are a part of the principal debt.
3. Where a promissory note is placed by the owner and holder in the hands of an attorney for collection of the principal, interest, and attorney’s fees, and suit is brought on the note for these several items and judgment…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Kaiser & Brother v. HancockSupreme Court of Georgia · 1898
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- Equitable Life Assurance Society v. PattilloCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1927
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