Legal Opinion

Williams v. Rome Railway & Light Co.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided May 18, 1908No. 1074Published

Action for damages, from city court of Floyd county — Judge Hamilton. February 29, 1908.

1Opinion of the CourtRussell, J.

The plaintiff in error excepts to the dismissal of her petition, on general demurrer. As to the facts alleged, the case is practically identical with the case of Williams v. Rome Ry. and Light Co., ante; and as to the law, this plaintiff’s case (like her husband’s) is controlled by the decision of this court in Glenn *373v. W. U. Tel. Co., 1 Ga. App. 821 (3), 831 (58 S. E. 83). According to the allegations of the plaintiff, she got on the' North Nome Car, to ride to Fifth avenue and transfer there to the West Nome ear. Her fare was paid by her husband, on the strength of the conductor’s promise…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Philadelphia & Reading Railroad v. DerbySupreme Court of the United States · 1853
  2. Kenny v. CollierSupreme Court of Georgia · 1887
  3. Williamson v. Central of Georgia Railway Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1906
  4. Lilly v. BoydSupreme Court of Georgia · 1883
  5. Glenn v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1907

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