Jones v. Tanner
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action for damages; from city court of Sandersville■ — ■ Judge Jordan. July 28, 1920. The demurrer was on the grounds, that no cause of action was stated in the petition'; that no specific acts of negligence, but mere conclusions of the pleader, were stated in paragraphs 3 and 7; that the allegations in paragraph 4 as to damage and repairs were too general, and that paragraph 6 failed to allege how the defendant was reckless or careless in running his car or in what respects…
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Action for damages; from city court of Sandersville■ — ■ Judge Jordan. July 28, 1920. The demurrer was on the grounds, that no cause of action was stated in the petition'; that no specific acts of negligence, but mere conclusions of the pleader, were stated in paragraphs 3 and 7; that the allegations in paragraph 4 as to damage and repairs were too general, and that paragraph 6 failed to allege how the defendant was reckless or careless in running his car or in what respects the plaintiff’s car was damaged. Paragraph 3 of the petition follows an allegation of indebtedness in the sum of $250,…
1Opinion of the CourtHill, J.
1. Two automobiles collided at the intersection of public highways, the collision resulting in the partial demolition of both machines. The owner of one brought suit against the owner of the other for damages. The defendant replied by claiming damages to his car, caused by the driver of the plaintiff’s car. In other words, each party to the suit contended that the other was negligent, and sought to recover damages. The negli*142gence alleged against each party was that he was violating the statute limiting the speed of automobiles when approaching the intersection of public highways, each…
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