Legal Opinion

Harris v. Porter's Social Club, Inc.

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided February 11, 1960No. 20722PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Hawkins, Justice.

1. “An instrument signed by one as agent, trustee, guardian, administrator,, executor, or the like, without more, shall be the individual undertaking of the maker, such words being generally words of description.” Code § 4-401. See also Waycross Air-Line R. Co. v. Southern Pine Co. of Ga., 115 Ga. 7, 9 (1) (41 S. E. 271).

2. “A court of equity will not decree the specific performance of a contract for the sale of land unless there is a definite and specific statement of the terms of the contract. The requirement of certainty extends not only to the subject matter and purpose…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Williams v. Manchester Building Supply Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1957
  2. Waycross Air-Line Railroad v. Southern Pine Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1902
  3. Duvall v. CoxSupreme Court of Georgia · 1959

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Jolles v. Holiday Builders, Inc.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1966
  2. Cole v. CatesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1964
  3. Austin v. WillisSupreme Court of Georgia · 1972
  4. Keappler v. MillerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1965
  5. Pridgen v. SavilleSupreme Court of Georgia · 1976

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