Legal Opinion
Ranwez v. Roberts
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided June 24, 2004No. A04A0455PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SMITH, Chief Judge.
After sustaining severe injuries inflicted during a vicious attack by four pit bulls, Helene Ranwez sued her tenant neighbor and the owner of the rental property. Scott Roberts, the property owner, sought summary judgment. Roberts contended that because he had relinquished possession and control of the premises to his tenant, Glenn Forrest, he could not be held liable for Ranwez’s injuries as a matter of law. Citing OCGA § 44-7-14, the trial court agreed and granted judgment to Roberts. For the same reason, we affirm.
On summary judgment, the party opposing the motion should…
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