Pirkle v. Gurr

Equity requires diligence in the protection of one’s own rights. Code § 37-211; Phillips v. Hayes, 212 Ga. 148, 149 (91 SE2d 19). Neither equity nor law will assist those who neglect to take care of themselves. Marshall v. Means, 12 Ga. 61 (5) (56 AD 444); Smith v. Rogers, 144 Ga. 576 (87 SE 772); and Romar Acceptance Corp. v. Parham, 213 Ga. 223, 225 (2) (98 SE2d 615). “It is well-settled law in this State that equity will grant no relief to one who by the exercise of ordinary diligence could have prevented the injury complained of.” Prince v. Friedman, 202 Ga. 136 (42 SE2d 434); Morrison v.…