Legal Opinion
Gibson v. Kyle
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided November 19, 1932No. 22181PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJenkins, P. J.
1. “A consideration is valid if any benefit accrues to him who makes the promise, or any injury to him who receives the promise.” Civil Code (1910), § 4242. And the consideration for the execution of a promissory note by one as maker may flow to a person other than the maker. Civil Code (1910), § 4249; National City Bank of Rome v. Whittier, 41 Ga. App. 221 (152 S. E. 305).
2. While the contracts of an infant, except for necessaries, are ordinarily not enforceable, “if an infant, by permission of his parent or guardian, or by permission of law, practices any profession or trade, or engages in…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Riley & Co. v. London Guaranty & Accident Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1921
- Wright v. ThreattSupreme Court of Georgia · 1917
- National City Bank v. WhittierCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1930
- LeBron v. StewartCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1921
- Wilkins v. BarnesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1912
3Cited by4 opinions
- Deems v. WilsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1966
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- Potts v. LevinCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1966
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