Legal Opinion
Gregory v. Johnson
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided March 10, 1982No. 37917PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Clarke, Justice.
We granted certiorari to determine if the facts of this case present a jury issue on the liability of a landowner under the doctrine referred to as attractive nuisance. In a five to four decision, the Court of Appeals held the defendants were entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Gregory v. Johnson, 159 Ga. App. 320 (283 SE2d 357) (1981). We reverse.
The Gregorys brought a wrongful death action to recover for the death by drowning of their two-year-old child in a swimming pool owned by the Johnsons. The Johnsons’ home is on a corner lot in a residential area. The pool is…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Savannah, Florida & Western Railway Co. v. BeaversSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
- McCall v. McCallieCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1933
- Ferguson v. Columbus & Rome RailwaySupreme Court of Georgia · 1885
- Montega Corp. v. GroomsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1973
- Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. BrackinSupreme Court of Georgia · 1959
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3Cited by32 opinions
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- Housing Authority of Atlanta v. FambleCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1984
- Wren v. HarrisonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
- Robinson v. City of DecaturSupreme Court of Georgia · 1985
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