Legal Opinion
Sheraton Whitehall Corp. v. McConnell
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided September 18, 1953No. 34733, 34734PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSutton, C.J.
The defendant contends that the court erred in overruling its general demurrer to the amended declaration, for the reason that the declaration fails to show negligence on the part of the defendant and affirmatively shows that the plaintiff’s failure to exercise ordinary care caused her injuries.
“Where the owner or occupier of land, by express or implied invitation, induces or leads others to come upon his premises for any lawful purpose, he is liable in damages to such persons for injuries occasioned by his failure to exercise oi’dinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe.” Code…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Wynne v. Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1925
- Vaissiere v. J. B. Pound Hotel Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1937
- Tinley v. F. W. Woolworth Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1943
- Lane Drug Stores Inc. v. StoryCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1945
- Moore v. the Kroger CompanyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1953
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3Cited by13 opinions
- Wakefield v. AR Winter Co., Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1970
- Chotas v. J. P. Allen & Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1966
- Nelliger v. Atlanta Baggage & Cab Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1964
- Jones v. West End Theatre Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1956
- Whitsett v. Hester-Bowman Enterprises, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1956
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