Waller v. Dunn
Supreme Court of Georgia
Equitable petition. Before Judge Graham. Treutlen superior court. April 14, 1920.
1Opinion of the CourtAtkinson, J.
1. A deed absolute in form may be shown to have been made to secure a debt, where the maker remains in possession of the land. Mercer v. Morgan, 136 Ga. 632 (71 S. E. 1075).
2. Actual possession is notice to the world of the right or title of the occupant. Mercer v. Morgan, supra; Bridger v. Exchange Bank, 126 Ga. 821 (56 S. E. 97, 8 L. R. A. (N. S.) 463, 115 Am. St. R. 118); Austin V. Southern Home &c. Asso., 122 Ga. 439 (50 S. E. 382).
3. One who purchases land with notice of an outstanding equity in the property, held by a third person, takes subject to the right of such person to enforce…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Austin v. Southern Home Building & Loan Ass'nSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Bridger v. Exchange BankSupreme Court of Georgia · 1906
- Mercer v. MorganSupreme Court of Georgia · 1911
- Berry v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1914
- Stone v. Georgia Loan & Trust Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1899
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