Legal Opinion
Trussell v. Lawrence
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided June 13, 1969No. 44376PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Quillian, Judge.
The defendants contend the motions for summary judgment should have been sustained because the plaintiff had assumed the risk of riding in the automobile which was operated by one who was obviously and palpably under the influence of intoxicating liquors. They cite as authority for that position Davis v. Farrell, 118 Ga. App. 690 (165 SE2d 313).
In Stukes v. Trowell, 119 Ga. App. 651 (168 SE2d 616), it was held: “Questions necessitating a decision as to whether a given state of facts shows that lack of ordinary care for one’s own safety which will bar recovery (within which…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Holland v. Sanfax CorporationCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1962
- Powell v. BerrySupreme Court of Georgia · 1916
- Colonial Stores, Inc. v. TurnerCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1968
- Watkins v. Nationwide Mutual Fire InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1966
- Freeman v. MartinCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1967
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3Cited by6 opinions
- Matthew Eason v. George L. Weaver v. Reserve Insurance Company, Garnishee-AppellantCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1977
- Petroleum Carrier Corp. v. JonesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1972
- Gardner v. BallietCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1970
- Mason v. ArmstrongCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1971
- Crudup v. Post Properties, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1990
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