Legal Opinion
Knight v. Lowery
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided December 2, 1971No. 26754, 26756PublishedCited by 46 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Almand, Chief Justice.
This case is before us by grant of the writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals. At issue is this question: Does a release, granted by one injured in an automobile accident in favor of the party responsible for the injury and "all other persons,” also release a physician alleged to have been negligent in his subsequent treatment of the injuries?
Jack D. Knight, Jr., a minor, sustained serious and permanent injuries in an automobile accident on February 25, 1967, and was treated by Dr. William D. Lowery, Jr., a neurosurgeon, from February 25 until April 1, at which time…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Derby v. PrewittNew York Court of Appeals · 1962
- Donaldson v. CarmichaelSupreme Court of Georgia · 1897
- Edmondson v. HancockCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1929
- Dickey v. GriceSupreme Court of Georgia · 1900
3Cited by46 opinions
- Sarah Helen Williams Dollar v. Long Mfg., N. C., Inc., and Third-Party v. Nichols Tractor Company, Inc., Third-PartyCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1977
- Posey v. Medical Center-West, Inc.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1987
- Gilson v. MitchellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1974
- Mitchell v. GilsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1975
- United States Lines, Inc. v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1972
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