Legal Opinion
Columbia Smelting & Refining Works v. Dexter & Wright
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided February 23, 1924No. 14518PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJenkins, P. J.
1. Where a contract for the sale and purchase of goods is silent as to the time of delivery, the law implies that it shall be within a reasonable time. The words “immediate shipment” have been construed as equivalent to “rea xmable promptitude” or “within a reasonable time.” Roberson v. Webber, 145 Ga. 626 (5), 632, 633 (89 S. E. 769); Bearden Mercantile Co. v. Madison Oil Co., 628 Ga. 695 (3), 702 (58 S. E. 200); Ga. Agricultural Works v. Price, 11 Ga. App. 80 (3), *62884 (74 S. E. 718); Fitzgerald Cotton Oil Co. v. Farmers Supply Co., 3 Ga. App. 212 (2) (59 S. E. 713).(a) In the instant case the…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Bearden Mercantile Co. v. Madison Oil Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1907
- Fitzgerald Cotton Oil Co. v. Farmers Supply Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1907
- Huggins v. Southeastern Lime & Cement Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1904
- Roberson v. WeaverSupreme Court of Georgia · 1916
- Hardwood Lumber Co. v. Adam & SteinbruggeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1910
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3Cited by4 opinions
- Fed. Sec. L. Rep. P 97,824 Nathan Dwoskin v. Rollins, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1981
- Ferguson v. Bank of DawsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1938
- Central of Georgia Railway Co. v. Griner & RustinCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1925
- Buchanan v. HusonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1929