Maddox v. Stone

1. In order for a conditional-sale contract to be valid and have precedence of a judgment creditor, it must be in writing and be attested. Code §§ 67-1401, 67-1402; Flemming v. Drake, 163 Ga. 872 (2) (137 S. E. 268); Mann v. Thompson, 86 Ga. 347 (12 S. E. 746); Harp v. Patapsco Guano Co., 99 Ga. 752 (27 S. E. 181); Hill v. Ludden & Bates Southern Music House, 113 Ga. 320 (38 S. E. 752).

2. It follows that where an automobile was delivered to one undertaking to purchase it on Noveniber 24, 1956, together with an invoice showing the name of the seller and purchaser and containing the statement…