Legal Opinion
Claxton Poultry Co. v. City of Claxton
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided July 15, 1980No. 59042PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
In the late 1960’s the City of Claxton entered into the retail natural gas business. Natural gas was purchased by the city from Southern Natural Gas Company and piped into Claxton. In late November, 1972, an explosion occurred at the Claxton Poultry Company plant in Claxton, Evans County, Georgia. The explosion destroyed the plant, killing two people and injuring several others. Several lawsuits resulted by reason of this explosion.
In the case sub judice Claxton Poultry Company, Inc., and six insurance carriers brought suit against the City of Claxton, filed November…
2Cases cited43 opinions
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- Rideau v. LouisianaSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
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3Cited by21 opinions
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- Southern Railway Co. v. Georgia Kraft Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
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