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O.C.G.A. § 13-4-1 Alteration of written contract — Effect generally
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If a written contract is altered intentionally and in a material part thereof by a person claiming a benefit under it with intent to defraud the other party, the alteration voids the whole contract, at the option of the other party. If the alteration is unintentional or by mistak…
O.C.G.A. § 13-4-2 Alteration of written contract — Determination of materiality of alteration; determination of fact of alteration
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The materiality of an alteration is a question of law for the court; the fact of an alteration is a question for the jury. (Orig. Code 1863, § 2794; Code 1868, § 2802; Code 1873, § 2853; Code 1882, § 2853; Civil Code 1895, § 3703; Civil Code 1910, § 4297; Code 1933, § 20-803.)
O.C.G.A. § 13-4-3 Alteration of written contract — Requirement of preliminary proof as to material alteration
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If the contract is not set forth as the basis of the action, so as to require a denial under oath, an alteration in a material part requires explanation before it can be admitted as evidence. This preliminary proof shall be submitted to the court. (Orig. Code 1863, § 2795; Code 1…
O.C.G.A. § 13-4-4 Spooner v
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Lossiah, 185 Ga. App. 876, 366 S.E.2d 236 (1988). No evidence of toleration of failure to make payments. — Payee was entitled to recover the accelerated unpaid balance on a note since there was no evidence that the payee tolerated a previous three-month failure to make any paymen…