Doris v. Story
Supreme Court of Georgia
Complaint for land. Before Judge Hammond. Richmond superior court. November 14, 1904.
1Opinion of the CourtSimmons, C. J.
It appears from the record, that in the year 1877 Albert H. Story contracted with the City Council of Augusta to purchase a city lot for $525, payment to be made in 'three instalments. Story paid the first instalment, but when the others became due he was unable to meet them; and in 1879 he got Patrick Doris to pay the balance due and authorized the city council to make Doris a deed to the lot. It also appears, that Story owed Doris an open account, and it was agreed between the' two that Doris should hold the deed as security for both debts, the total amount of which was $947.05. The City…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- DeVaughn v. McLeroySupreme Court of Georgia · 1889
- Banks v. WalkerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
- Story v. DorisSupreme Court of Georgia · 1900
- Brown v. CollumSupreme Court of Georgia · 1900
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