Armour Fertilizer Works v. Wynne Mercantile Co.

1. In order to render valid a contract of accord and satisfaction, “it is not essential that the matter should be really in doubt; but it is sufficient if the parties consider it so far doubtful as to make it the subject of compromise. City Electric R. Co. v. Floyd County, 115 Ga. 655 (42 S. E. 45); Bell v. Lazenby, 126 Ga. 767 (56 S. E. 81). But it is necessary, in order to furnish a consideration for such compromise agreement, that the contention be made in good faith and be honestly believed in. Dickerson v. Dickerson, 19 Ga. App. 269 (91 S. E. 346).” Preston v. Ham, 156 Ga. 223, 234 (119…