Case Name: Hunt et al. v. Davenport
Court: Supreme Court of Georgia
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Decision Date: 1912-08-19
Citations: 138 Ga. 622
Docket Number: 
Parties: Hunt et al. v. Davenport.
Judges: All the Justices concur.
Reporter: Georgia Reports
Volume: 138
Pages: 622–623

Head Matter:
Hunt et al. v. Davenport.

Opinion:
Fish, C. J.
1. An amendment to an answer was properly disallowed which set up that the note, the foundation of the action, was void for the reason that it was given for a patent right, though- not expressing upon its face its consideration. Parr v. Erickson, 115 Ga. 873 (42 S. E. 240).
August 19, 1912.
Complaint. Before Judge Edwards. Haralson superior court. • July 20, 1911.
James Beall and Buford F. Boylcin, for plaintiffs in error.
Griffith & Matthews,' contra.
2. Under the evidence and the law applicable thereto, a verdict was demanded in behalf of the plaintiff, and the trial judge did not err in so directing. Judgment affirmed.
All the Justices concur.