Weems v. DesPortes
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the CourtStephens, J.
1. “The custom of any business or trade” which “is of such universal practice as to justify the conclusion that it became, by implication, a part of the contract” (Civil Code of 1910, § 1, par. 4) may be established as part of a written contract, where the custom is not in conflict or inconsistent with any of the provisions of the contract; and since the custom, by implication, becomes part of the contract and does not constitute a parol agreement or undertaking between the parties, it may be established as a part of the contract, notwithstanding a provision in the contract that all…
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2Cases cited4 opinions
- Branch, Sons & Co. v. PalmerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1880
- Farmers Ginnery & Manufacturing Co. v. ThrasherSupreme Court of Georgia · 1916
- Farmers Ginnery & Manufacturing Co. v. ThrasherSupreme Court of Georgia · 1913
- Rochelle Gin & Cotton Co. v. FisherCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1913
3Cited by2 opinions
- Wood v. FRANK GRAHAM COMPANYCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1955
- Indemnity Insurance Co. of North America v. CovingtonNew York Supreme Court · 1939