Hudson v. Sadtler

Townsend, Judge.

1. “In order to render a promissory note a sealed instrument, it must be so recited in the body of the note,. The mere addition of a seal after the signature of the maker is insufficient.” Jackson v. Augusta Southern R. Co., 125 Ga. 801 (54 S. E. 697). The note sued on in this case had no such recital in the body of the instrument, and, accordingly, although the maker’s signature was followed by the word “Seal” the note was a simple contract with a six-year statute of limitations.

2. Allegations contained in an answer cannot be considered in passing on a demurrer to a petition,…