Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Knight
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Levy and claim; from city court of Fort Gaines — Judge Turnip-seed. June 13, 1914.
1Opinion of the CourtBroyles, J.
The general rule of law in this State is that damages can not be recovered for mental anguish and physical pain resulting from mere negligence, unaccompanied by any physical injury to the person or pecuniary loss. If the physical injury resulting from mental anguish is one which would be a natural and reasonable consequence of the tortious act of the defendant, or if the wrong against the plaintiff: was wanton, malicious or wilful, the defendant may be held liable for the natural and directly resulting effects. As was said in Goddard v. Watters, 14 Ga. App. 726 (82 S. E. 306) : "It appears…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Chapman v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1892
- Dunn v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1907
- Johnson v. Bradstreet Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1891
- Goddard v. WattersCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1914
- Williamson v. Central of Georgia Railway Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1906
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3Cited by4 opinions
- Hendricks v. JonesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1922
- Charleston & Western Carolina Railway Co. v. HartCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1919
- Armstrong Furniture Co. v. NickleCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1961
- Stephens v. WaitsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1936