Legal Opinion
Harper v. Atlanta & West Point Railroad
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided December 15, 1924No. 15619PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBell, J.
Martha Daniel brought suit against Atlanta & West Point Eailroad Company for the homicide of her alleged husband, Olin Daniel. The defendant denied that it was negligent, and, also, that the plaintiff was the widow of the deceased. The plaintiff married Harper after the filing of her suit, and the action was amended so as to proceed in her new name. Upon the trial the court directed a verdict in favor of the defendant, and the plaintiff excepted.
The following facts are recited in the bill of exceptions: The plaintiff testified that she was the wife of Olin Daniel at the time of his injury and…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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- Rylee v. Bank of StathamCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1910
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- Smith v. ReedSupreme Court of Georgia · 1916
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- Brown v. SheridanCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1951
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