Lovett v. Arnall Merchandise Co.
Supreme Court of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Gilbert, Justice.
“A wife may give property to her husband, but a gift will not be presumed. The evidence to support it must he clear and unequivocal, and the intention of the parties must he free from doubt.” Code of 1933, § 53-506; Cain v. Ligon, 71 Ga. 692 (51 Am. R. 281); Brooks v. Fowler, 82 Ga. 329 (9 S. E. 1089); Glover v. Summerour, 165 Ga. 513 (3) (141 S. E. 211). *357“The wife is a feme sole as to her separate estate, unless controlled by the settlement. Every restriction upon her power in it must be complied with; but while the wife may contract, she may not bind her separate estate by…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Cain v. LigonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1883
- National Bank v. CarltonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1895
- Askew v. ThompsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1907
- Braswell v. Federal Land BankSupreme Court of Georgia · 1927
- Brooks v. FowlerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1889
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3Cited by4 opinions
- Mull v. Emory University, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1966
- Veal v. BeallSupreme Court of Georgia · 1939
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- Shepherd v. Life Casualty Insurance Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1944