Gentle v. Georgia Power Co.

In 1914 the plaintiff, then an infant three years old, brought an action through his next friend against the corporation which is alleged to be the predecessor of the defendant. Two trials were had, the last resulting in a verdict for the -defendant. A motion for a new trial was filed by the plaintiff, but was never 'disposed of. In 1934 the plaintiff, having attained his majority, brought the present suit. The defendant demurred to the petition generally and specially. The court sustained the demurrer, and the plaintiff excepted.

In this State a suit by an infant is not void. Civil Code…