Legal Opinion

Rowland v. Byrd

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided February 24, 1938No. 26691PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtStephens, P. J.

1. A child who strolls upon private premises to play, without the permission or consent of the owner or person in charge, is a trespasser upon the premises. The owner of premises, or person in charge thereof, owes no duty to keep the premises in a condition safe for trespassers who come thereon without the knowledge of the owner or person in charge, although the owner may have knowledge that it is customary for such trespassers to come upon the premises. It is not a violation of any duty owed hy the owner of premises to a child who, as a trespasser, comes upon the premises to play, although…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Rawlins v. PickrenCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1932

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Crosby v. Savannah Electric & Power Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1966
  2. Brooks v. LoganCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1975
  3. Miller v. General Motors Corp.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1990
  4. Barber v. SteeleCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1974
  5. Butler v. BrogdonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1964

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