Legal Opinion
Personal Finance Co. v. Whiting
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided December 22, 1933No. 23224PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBroyles, C. J.
1. “Every person shall be liable for torts committed by his . . servant, by his command or in the prosecution and within the scope of his business, whether the same be by negligence or voluntary.” Civil Code (1910), § 4413.
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2. “A corporation is responsible for the acts of its agents in the business of their employment just as an individual is liable; and whether the agent was acting within the scope of his employment, when he committed a tortious act, is a question of fact for the jury.” Century Co. v. Lewkowitz, 1 Ga. App. 636 (1).
3. “Where a servant does an act in…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Fielder v. DavisonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1913
- Savannah Electric Co. v. WheelerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1907
- Atlanta Hub Co. v. JonesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1933
- Southern Railway Co. v. JamesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
- Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. BrownCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1933
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3Cited by12 opinions
- Frazier v. Southern Railway CompanySupreme Court of Georgia · 1946
- A-1 Bonding Service, Inc. v. HunterCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1971
- Schwartz v. Nunnally Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1939
- Ford Motor Company v. WilliamsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1963
- Digsby v. Carroll Baking Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1948
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