Legal Opinion

Williams v. Johnson.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 24, 2018No. A17A1652PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Dillard, Chief Judge.

Hope "Elmo" Williams appeals the trial court's denial of his motion for summary judgment in Joshua Johnson's premises-liability case against him, in which Johnson sought to recover damages for a serious injury he suffered while on Williams's property.

Specifically, Williams argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion because (1) Johnson admittedly had superior knowledge of the hazards associated with the conduct that caused his injury; (2) he breached no legal duty owed to Johnson; (3) Johnson assumed the risk of the injury by his conduct; (4) Johnson failed to…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Robinson v. Kroger Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1997
  2. The Landings Ass'n v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Georgia · 2012
  3. Kennestone Hospital, Inc. v. HarrisCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  4. Shiver v. Norfolk-Southern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1998
  5. Forest Cove Apartments, LLC v. WilsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2015

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