Legal Opinion

Miller v. Rowland

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided July 16, 1952No. 34138PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtFelton, J.

If for no other reason we think the petition alleged a good cause of action on the alleged negligence of continuing to drive 55 miles per hour when blinded by the lights of an approaching vehicle. “The driver of a car who is blinded by the lights of an oncoming car should exercise a care and caution commensurate with the increased danger to others who may be traveling the same road.” Sprayberry v. Snow, 59 Ga. App. 744 (5) (1 S. E. 2d, 756). Motor vehicles and pedestrians have equal rights on the highway, the right of the automobile not being superior to that of the pedestrian. O’Dowd v.…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. O'Dowd v. NewnhamCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1913
  2. Claxton v. HooksCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1942
  3. Flowers v. FaughnanCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
  4. Lorig v. BrunsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1951
  5. Sprayberry v. SnowCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1939

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Swift & Company v. LawsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1957
  2. Rider v. TaylorCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983

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