Legal Opinion
Burch v. Lawrence
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided June 19, 1979No. 57721PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Quillian, Presiding Judge.
The defendants appeal from a judgment entered on a jury verdict for damages arising out of an automobile collision. Held:
1. The plaintiff testified as to the value of her automobile. The defendants contend the admission of this evidence was error because under Hoard v. Wiley, 113 Ga. App. 328, 332 (147 SE2d 782), "An owner of property may not testify as to his opinion of the value of the property in a single or gross amount without 'giving his reasons therefor’ or else showing that he has had 'an opportunity for forming a correct opinion.’ ”
Stated conversely, under…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Hoard v. WileyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1966
- Nail v. HiersCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1967
- Dickens v. AdamsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
- Gibbs v. ClayCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
- Smith v. GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION OF GEORGIACourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
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3Cited by10 opinions
- Long v. MarionCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
- Canal Insurance v. Savannah Bank & Trust Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
- Monroe v. Hyundai Motor America, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
- Truck Parts & Service, Inc. v. RutledgeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1993
- Hill v. MERCEDES BENZ USA, LLCCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2005
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