Legal Opinion

Kirkland v. Williams

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided November 15, 1984No. 68826PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McMurray, Chief Judge.

This is a wrongful death action. Plaintiff’s husband died when his motorcycle collided with defendant’s cow on a public highway. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $10,000. Following the denial of her motion for new trial, plaintiff appeals. Held:

1. Plaintiff’s first four enumerations of error complain of the giving or the failure to give instructions to the jury. As plaintiff failed to object when afforded the opportunity by the trial court before the jury returned its verdict, plaintiff is deemed to have waived the right to raise these issues on…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Maloy v. DixonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1972
  2. Powers v. PateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1962
  3. Nelson v. MillerCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1984
  4. Jordan v. EllisCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
  5. Young v. Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph CompanyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Cullen v. TimmCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
  2. Department of Transportation v. Old National Inn, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1986
  3. Garmon v. HenriksenCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1985
  4. Dawson v. Fulton-DeKalb Hospital AuthorityCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  5. Department of Transportation v. Old National Inn, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1986

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