Legal Opinion
South Georgia Timber Co. v. Petty
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided September 12, 1995No. A95A1484PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Smith, Judge.
We granted a petition for discretionary appeal in this workers’ compensation case to review two controlling issues: whether the claimant’s injury arose out of and in the course of employment; and whether, at the time of injury, claimant had ended a personal detour and resumed work for her employer.
Carol Yvonne Petty is the sole owner of TNS Timber Company, which had an oral contract with South Georgia Timber Company to provide timber cutting services on a quantity basis. South Georgia Timber is located in Folkston, the county seat of Charlton County, Georgia, approximately 35…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Hennly v. RichardsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1994
- Glens Falls Indemnity Co. v. SockwellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1938
- Travelers Insurance Co. v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1954
- London Guarantee & Accident Co. v. HerndonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1950
- Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. SoutherCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1964
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3Cited by13 opinions
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