Gaffe v. Williams

Duckworth, Justice.

The validity, form, and effect of all written contracts are determined by the laws of the place where executed, except that when such writings are intended to have effect in this State, they must be executed in conformity to the laws of this State, excepting only wills of personalty of persons domiciled in another State or country. Code, § 102-108. The note referred to in the question was executed and expressly made payable in the State of North Carolina. Therefore its validity, form, and effect must be determined by the laws of North Carolina; but this rule applies only to…