Butler v. Godley
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the CourtSutton, J.
The plaintiffs brought suit for rent against a hus*785band and his wife. It is alleged that the plaintiffs are owners of the leased premises, and that the wife is indebted for such past-due rent by virtue of a lease contract which is attached to the petition. The lease shows that it was entered into by the wife as the tenant and by a named real-estate company as agent of the owners of the demised premises. It is alleged that the husband is liable, because he is head of the family and liable for the necessities of life furnished to his wife and children; and also by reason of his having in writing…
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2Cases cited38 opinions
- Byrd v. PihaSupreme Court of Georgia · 1927
- Turner v. CampSupreme Court of Georgia · 1900
- Springfield Fire Insurance v. PriceSupreme Court of Georgia · 1909
- Brandon v. PritchettSupreme Court of Georgia · 1906
- Burney v. BallSupreme Court of Georgia · 1858
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- Brookhill Management Corp. v. ShahCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1990
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