Legal Opinion

Fountain v. Tidwell

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided May 31, 1955No. 35547PublishedCited by 28 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGardner, P. J.

Special ground 1 complains of errors in the charge of the court regarding gross negligence. Since gross negligence is not involved in this case, it would be useless for us to consider whether or not there is error in this special ground.

Special ground 2 is abandoned. Special ground 3 also excepts to an excerpt from the charge regarding gross negligence on the part of the driver of the car in question. We think, as we stated in regard to special ground 1, that it is not necessary to consider any charge as to gross negligence. This special ground is without merit.

Special ground 4 complains of…

2Cases cited38 opinions

  1. McCann v. HoffmanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1937
  2. Hasbrook v. WingateOhio Supreme Court · 1949
  3. Carboneau v. PetersonWashington Supreme Court · 1939
  4. Blanchard v. OgletreeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1929
  5. Chaplowe v. PowsnerSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1934

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3Cited by28 opinions

  1. Wright v. DilbeckCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1970
  2. Anderson v. WilliamsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1957
  3. Gordon v. CarterCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1972
  4. Ferguson v. GurleySupreme Court of Georgia · 1962
  5. Owens v. WhiteCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1961

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