Legal Opinion
Southern Railway Co. v. Lawson
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided March 12, 1987No. 44177PublishedCited by 50 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Gregory, Justice.
A jury in Stephens Superior Court found a release agreement executed by Southern Railway Company (Southern) and Ray and Mattie Lawson was invalid. Southern appeals the judgment. We affirm.
On October 12,1980, the Lawsons’ son was struck and killed by a Southern train. In the period following the son’s death, the Lawsons were extremely distraught. Both were taking valium prescribed by a doctor.
On October 15, 1980, the Lawsons entered into a contingency fee contract with attorney Dan Pressley, who sent a letter to Southern stating he was representing them. Soon after, a Toccoa…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Tendler v. ThompsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1987
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3Cited by50 opinions
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