Legal Opinion

Phillips v. Cook

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided April 21, 1924No. 4058PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGilbert, J.

“In a proceeding to set apart a year’s support for a widow and minor children out of the property of the deceased husband, the widow may act for the minor children as well as herself. Civil Code, § 4041; Ferris v. Van Ingen, 110 Ga. 102(7), 118 (35 S. E. 347).” Hendrix v. Causey, 148 Ga. 164, 165, bottom (96 S. E. 180). “The widow can lawfully sell property so set apart when necessary for the support of the family. Cleghorn v. Johnson, 69 Ga. 369; Allen v. Lindsey, 113 Ga. 521 (38 S. E. 975).” Hendrix v. Causey, supra. “So also, in Lowe v. Webb, 85 Ga. 731, it was held that where property was…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Ferris v. Van Ingen & Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1899
  2. Swain v. StewartSupreme Court of Georgia · 1896
  3. Lowe v. WebbSupreme Court of Georgia · 1890
  4. Allen v. LindseySupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
  5. Cox v. Cody & Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1886

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Anders v. First National BankSupreme Court of Georgia · 1928
  2. Simpson v. KelleySupreme Court of Georgia · 1930
  3. Powell v. PorterSupreme Court of Georgia · 1939
  4. Reynolds v. Statesboro Buggy & Wagon Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1933
  5. Knight v. AddisonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1934

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