A specialty is a contract under seal and is considered by the law as entered into with more solemnity, and consequently of higher dignity, than ordinary, simple contracts.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2679; Code 1868, § 2675; Code 1873, § 2717; Code 1882, § 2717; Civil Code 1895, § 3634; Civil Code 1910, § 4219; Code 1933, § 20-104.
Cross references.
Time limitation on bringing of actions upon instruments under seal, § 9-3-23 .
Effect of affixing seal to writing evidencing contract for sale or offer to buy or sell goods, § 11-2-203 .
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 13-1-1. Contract Defined — Generally
§ 13-1-2. Contract Defined — Executed and Executory Contracts
§ 13-1-3. Contract Defined — Contract of Record
§ 13-1-4. Contract Defined — Specialty Contract
§ 13-1-5. Contract Defined — Simple Contract
§ 13-1-6. Contract Defined — Parol Contracts
§ 13-1-7. Contract Defined — Absolute and Conditional Contracts
§ 13-1-8. Contract Defined — Entire and Severable Contracts
§ 13-1-9. Apportionment of Entire Contracts
§ 13-1-10. Licenses and Contracts Distinguished
§ 13-1-13. Recovery of Voluntary Payments
§ 13-1-15. Convenience Fee; When Appropriate
§ 13-1-16. Additional Contracts Terminable by Service Members; Requirements