Legal Opinion
Nesmith v. Starr
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided March 8, 1967No. 42519; 42520PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Felton, Chief Judge.
A landlord, such as an apartment-house owner, who retains qualified possession and general supervision of portions of the demised premises of which common use is made by the tenants, is liable in damages to tenants and other invitees for injuries occasioned by his failure to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe. Code § 105-401; Rothberg v. Bradley, 85 Ga. App. 477 (1) (69 *474SE2d 293); Maloof v. Blackmon, 105 Ga. App. 207, 208 (4a) (124 SE2d 441); 670 New Street, Inc. v. Smith, 107 Ga. App. 539, 542 (130 SE2d 773); Fincher v. Fox, 107 Ga. App.…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Crossgrove v. Atlantic Coast Line RailroadCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
- Augusta Amusements, Inc. v. PowellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1956
- Cooper v. AndersonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1957
- Etheredge v. Central of Georgia Railway Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Maloof v. BlackmonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1962
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3Cited by5 opinions
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