Legal Opinion
Hammond v. Chastain
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided July 2, 1973No. 27966PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Nichols, Justice.
The first issue to be determined is whether the plaintiffs were entitled to the order granted, and such issue presents the question of whether the plaintiffs need such an order to protect themselves and the partnership.
In Bloodworth v. Bloodworth, 226 Ga. 898, 901 (178 SE2d 198), it was held: "Legal title to real property can never vest in a partnership as such; legal title is in the partners as tenants in common. Baker v. Middlebrooks, 81 Ga. 491, 494 (8 SE 320); Bank of Southwestern Ga. v. McGarrah, 120 Ga. 944, 949 (48 SE 393). Even if a deed to land is made to partners in…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Printup Bros. v. TurnerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1880
- Bank of Southwestern Georgia v. McGarrahSupreme Court of Georgia · 1904
- Baker v. MiddlebrooksSupreme Court of Georgia · 1888
- Bloodworth v. BloodworthSupreme Court of Georgia · 1970
3Cited by3 opinions
- Third World, Ltd. No. II, Inc. v. Brewmasters of Augusta, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
- In Re Brookhollow Associates, Debtors. Appeal of Thomas J. DonnelleyCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1978
- In Re Brookhollow AssociatesDistrict Court, D. Massachusetts · 1977