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Franklin Finance Co. v. Strother Ford, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided September 24, 1964No. 40859, 40860PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Eberhardt, Judge.

This appears to be the first case arising under the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act (Ga. L. 1961, p. 68; Ga. L. 1962, p. 79; Code Ann. Ch. 68-4a). Franklin Finance concedes that it failed to comply with the provision of the Act relating to the perfection of a security interest, Code Ann. § 68-421a (b, c), and relies on actual notice of its lien to Strother Ford. Is actual notice sufficient?

Code Ann. § 68-427a provides that “The method provided in this Chapter of perfecting and giving notice of security interests and liens with respect to motor vehicles ... is exclusive…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Kelly v. Strouse & Bros.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1903
  2. Marshall v. PierceSupreme Court of Georgia · 1911
  3. Bank of Ringgold v. West Publishing Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1939
  4. Doe ex dem. Burkhalter v. RoeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1858
  5. McLendon v. RicksCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1918

3Cited by14 opinions

  1. First National Bank & Trust Co. v. SmithloffCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1969
  2. Hallman v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
  3. Rolla Community Hospital, Inc. v. Dunseith Community Nursing Home, Inc.North Dakota Supreme Court · 1984
  4. State of Georgia v. SewellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
  5. Butterworth v. PettittSupreme Court of Georgia · 1967

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