White v. Molyneux
Georgia Supreme Court
2 Ga. 124 (1847)
- Written by Eric Cervone, LLM
Facts
Molyneux (plaintiff) sued Edward White (defendant) for unpaid rent. White argued that because the house he rented had burned down, he did not owe rent. The lower court ruled against White. White appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Nisbet, J.)
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