Hilliard v. Canton Wholesale Co.

Carley, Judge.

The appellant Hilliard, defendant below, an attorney, rendered legal services in connection with the incorporation of Morton’s Grocery, Inc., d/b/a Frances Superette, and was a shareholder from its inception. Because of his position as attorney for Roswell Bank, Hilliard became aware that the store originally operated by the corporation was having difficulty in operating and meeting its commitment on a loan with the bank. After investigating the situation, Hilliard took control of the store and was responsible for running it from June, 1976 until May of 1977. In the course of…