Where, by the act or consent of parties or the act of a third person or of the law, one person is placed in such relation to another that he becomes interested for him or with him in any subject or property, he is prohibited from acquiring rights in that subject or property which are antagonistic to the person with whose interest he has become associated.
History. Civil Code 1895, § 4031; Civil Code 1910, § 4628; Code 1933, § 37-708.
History of Code section.
This Code section is derived from the decision in Larey v. Baker, 86 Ga. 468 , 12 S.E. 684 (1890).
Law reviews.
For annual survey of law of wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 457 (2004).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief
§ 23-2-50. Concurrent Jurisdiction Over Fraud
§ 23-2-51. Fraud as Actual or Constructive
§ 23-2-52. Misrepresentation as Legal Fraud
§ 23-2-53. Suppression of Fact as Fraud
§ 23-2-54. Surprise as a Form of Fraud
§ 23-2-55. Use of Similar Trademarks, Names, or Devices
§ 23-2-56. Consummation of Fraud
§ 23-2-57. Proving Existence of Fraud
§ 23-2-58. Confidential Relations Defined
§ 23-2-59. Acquisition of Antagonistic Rights by One in Confidential Relationship