Legal Opinion

Gullatt v. Fain

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 15, 2003No. A02A1929PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

Miller, Judge.

Brian Fain sued Vera Gullatt for injuries arising out of an auto collision. After the presentation of all evidence, the trial court, granted Fain a directed verdict on the issue of liability, and the jury awarded Fain $20,000 in damages. Gullatt appeals the grant of the directed verdict. We discern no error and affirm.

Gullatt testified that on a clear day in April 1998, she was driving on a dirt road until it intersected with Highway 154, a paved road with a 55-mph speed limit. Gullatt conceded that drivers on Highway 154 had the right of way. After stopping and looking both…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Shilliday v. DunawayCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1996
  2. Steiner v. MelvinCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
  3. Madaris v. Piggly Wiggly Southern, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
  4. Ellis v. DaltonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1989
  5. Hood v. SmoakSupreme Court of Georgia · 1999

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Rios v. NorsworthyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2004

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