Levy v. Cohen
Supreme Court of Georgia
Assumpsit upon an indorsement of a note. Tried before Judge Fleming in Chatham Superior Court. The facts of this cause are fully set out in the opinion of the Court. It is conceded as the general rule, that the law of the place where the contract is made, is to govern, as to the nature, validity, obligation and construction of the contract.
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Assumpsit upon an indorsement of a note. Tried before Judge Fleming in Chatham Superior Court. The facts of this cause are fully set out in the opinion of the Court. It is conceded as the general rule, that the law of the place where the contract is made, is to govern, as to the nature, validity, obligation and construction of the contract. But the plaintiff in error maintains that the contract of indorsement in this case is a Carolina contract, and must be governed by the law of Carolina. The general rule conceded above, supposes- that the contract is to be executed where it is made. The law…
1Opinion of the Court
By the Court.
Lumpkin, J.,
delivering the opinion.
Dr. H. Lopez, having occasion to raise money in the City of Charleston, South Carolina, offered for discount at the Charleston Insurance and Trust Company, his note, indorsed by the defendant for $300, dated at Charleston and payable at a Bank in that City. It was to be discounted for the accommodation of the maker. The Trust Company refused to discount it, without a City endorser; whereupon the plaintiff indorsed it. It was then discounted. Before its maturity, application was made by Dr. Lopez, for its renewal. This fact was communicated to…
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