Legal Opinion

Gaffe v. Williams

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided November 12, 1942No. 29437PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSutton, J.

1. “Where a suit upon a written contract executed, and to be performed in another State is brought in a court of this State, the question whether or not the plaintiff’s right of action is barred, being one relating exclusively to the remedy, must be determined with reference to the limitation laws of Georgia.” Obear v. First National Bank, 97 Ga. 587 (25 S. E. 335, 33 L. R. A. 384); Thomas v. Clarkson, 125 Ga. 72 (54 S. E. 77, 6 L. R. A. (N. S.) 658).

2. “Actions upon bonds or other instruments under seal shall be brought within 20 years after the right of action shall have accrued, but no…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Thomas v. ClarksonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1906
  2. Obear v. First National BankSupreme Court of Georgia · 1895
  3. Gaffe v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1942

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Indon Industries, Inc. v. Charles S. Martin Distributing Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1975
  2. Charles S. Martin Distributing Co. v. Indon Industries, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1975

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