Western & Atlantic Railroad v. Davis
Supreme Court of Georgia
Action for damages. Before Judge Fite. Whitfield superior court. January 1, 1912.
1Opinion of the CourtBeck, J.
1. This being a suit to recover damages for personal injuries which were slioAvn by the evidence to be of a permanent character, the court did not err in admitting evidence illustrative of the plaintiff’s • diminished capacity to labor, over the objection that such evidence was immaterial, although the plaintiff is a minor suing by his next friend, and his earnings until the attainment of his majority would belong to his father.
2. The court did not err in charging the jury: “No person shall recover damage from a railroad company for injury to himself or his property Avhere the same is done by…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Americus, Preston & Lumpkin Railroad v. LuckieSupreme Court of Georgia · 1891
- Florida Central & Peninsular Railroad v. BurneySupreme Court of Georgia · 1895
- Weightsville & Tennille Railroad v. GorntoSupreme Court of Georgia · 1907
- Louisville & Nashville Railroad v. RogersSupreme Court of Georgia · 1911
- Western & Atlantic Railroad v. MooreSupreme Court of Georgia · 1894
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- Williams v. YoungCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1962
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