Legal Opinion
Edmonds v. Atlanta Newspapers, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided May 2, 1955No. 35604PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCarlisle, J.
A judgment “dismissing” a suit “on the ground [that] the evidence fails to support the petition,” is to be construed as a judgment of nonsuit and not as a judgment on the merits of the plaintiff’s right to recover as a matter of law under the allegations of his petition. Alabama Great Southern R. Co. v. Blivens, 92 Ga. 522 (17 S. E. 836); Zachry v. Mayor &c. of Madison, 18 Ga. App. 490, 491 (2) (89 S. E. 594); Carter v. Spiegel, May Stern Co., 45 Ga. App. 754 (166 S. E. 34); Phipps v. Alford, 95 Ga. 215 (22 S. E. 152); Kelly v. Strouse & Bros., 116 Ga. 872 (4b) (43 S. E. 280). Under an…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Kelly v. Strouse & Bros.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1903
- Atlanta Journal Co. v. DoyalCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1950
- Atlanta News Publishing Co. v. MedlockSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Fedderwitz v. LambSupreme Court of Georgia · 1943
- Ivester v. CoeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1925
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3Cited by12 opinions
- Davis v. MacOn Telegraph Publishing Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1956
- Land v. Delta Airlines, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
- Morton v. GardnerCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
- Torrance v. Morris Publishing Group, LLCCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2006
- Theo v. National Union Fire InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1959
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