Mechanics Realty & Improvement Co. v. Leva
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Complaint; from city court of Atlanta — Judge H. M. Beid. March 14, 1914.
1Opinion of the CourtWade, J.
1. Mere knowledge by a lender of money that the borrower intends to use it for an illegal or immoral purpose will not prevent a recovery of the money due the lender, where he does not aid the borrower- in carrying into effect the unlawful design, or participate therein. Singleton v. Bank of Monticello, 113 Ga. 527 (38 S. E. 947). See also *8Hines v. Union Savings Bank, 120 Ga. 711 (48 S. E. 120). The mere fact that houses are to be used for purposes of prostitution does not of itself destroy the consideration of a loan made to obtain money to be used in improving the property. See, in this…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Singleton v. Bank of MonticelloSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
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