Legal Opinion
Bell v. Swainsboro Fertilizer Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided December 21, 1912No. 4480PublishedCited by 3 opinions
Complaint; from city court of Swainsboro—Judge H. R. Daniel. October 5, 1912.
1Opinion of the CourtPottle, J.
A contract made by an infant is not void, but merely voidable) upon Ms election, either during minority or within a reasonable time after majority, to disaffirm. Strain v. Wright, 7 Ga. 568; Gonackey v. General Accident Assurance Corporation, 6 Ga. App. 381 (65 S. E. 53); Bentley v. Greer, 100 Ga. 35 (27 S. E. 974); Vinson v. State, 124 Ga. 19 (52 S. E. 79). Retention after majority of the fruits of a contract made during infancy may amount to ratification. Civil Code (1910), § 4233; Williams v. Torley, 136 Ga. 594 (71 S. E. 881, 36 L. R. A. (N. S.) 57). But even where' the consideration…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Gonackey v. General Accident, Fire & Life Assurance Corp.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1909
- Strain v. WrightSupreme Court of Georgia · 1849
- Wickham v. TorleySupreme Court of Georgia · 1911
- Vinson v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Bentley v. GreerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1896
3Cited by3 opinions
- Kytle v. KytleSupreme Court of Georgia · 1935
- Levy v. McPhailCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1925
- Clyde v. Steger & Sons Piano Manufacturing Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1918