Smeltzer v. Atlanta Coach Co.

ON MOTION ROR REHEARING.

Bell, J.

In the absence of statute or ordinance, it is the general rule that of two vehicles approaching an intersection of streets' the one first reaching or entering the intersection is entitled to' the right of way. Shields v. Hodge, 13 La. App. 546 (128 So. 530) ; Fry v. Derito, 97 Pa. Supr. Ct. R. 131. But in the instant .c&se there was an ordinance covering the matter, and the question dealt with in the decision was as to the proper construction of tha^ ordinance. There is also a statute upon the subject, but this wai not invoked and is not to be construed. Ga. L.…