Central of Georgia Railway Co. v. Lawley
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the CourtJenkins, P. J.
1. “Where the owner or occupier of land, by express or implied invitation, induces or leads others to come upon his premises for any lawful purpose, he is liable in damages to such persons for injuries occasioned by his failure to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe.” Civil Code (1910), § 4420. “There is a clear distinction between the duty owing to such an invitee and the duty owing to a mere licensee. An owner owes to a licensee no duty as to the condition of the premises, unless imposed by statute, save that he should not knowingly let him run upon a hidden…
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2Cases cited21 opinions
- Krueger v. MacDougaldSupreme Court of Georgia · 1918
- Crossgrove v. Atlantic Coast Line RailroadCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
- Moore v. Seaboard Air-Line Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
- Gaston v. Gainesville & Dahlonega Electric Railway Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1904
- Huey v. City of AtlantaCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1911
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3Cited by28 opinions
- Crosby v. Savannah Electric & Power Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1966
- Holloman v. Henry Grady Hotel Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1930
- Arnall Mills v. SmallwoodCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1933
- Clemones v. Alabama Power Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1963
- Culbreath v. Kutz Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1927
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