Legal Opinion
Garren v. Southland Corp.
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided September 8, 1976No. 31210PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Hill, Justice.
This case is before us on certiorari to the Court of Appeals. 138 Ga. App. 246 (225 SE2d 920) (1976). It is the second appearance on certiorari before this court (see 235 Ga. 784 (221 SE2d 571) (1976)).
Briefly, the facts are that plaintiff was formerly employed at one of defendant’s 7-11 stores. Following her discharge, she sought other employment. A prospective employer called the defendant’s office by telephone and inquired as to the reason for plaintiffs discharge. A secretary said that all she could do was pull plaintiffs personnel file, which she did, and advised plaintiffs…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Behre v. National Cash Register Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1897
- Ozborn v. WoolworthSupreme Court of Georgia · 1899
- Garren v. Southland CorporationSupreme Court of Georgia · 1976
- Russell v. Dailey's Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1938
- Southland Corp. v. GarrenCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
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3Cited by27 opinions
- Georgia Power Co. v. BusbinSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978
- Gerald v. Ameron Automotive CentersCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
- American Standard, Inc. v. JesseeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
- H&R BLOCK EASTERN ENTERPRISES, INC. v. MorrisCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 2010
- Land v. Delta Airlines, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
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