City of Tallapoosa v. Brock
Supreme Court of Georgia
Action for damages. Before Judge Edwards. Haralson superior court. May 13, 1911.
1Opinion of the CourtLumpkin, J.
1. In bringing suit against a municipal corporation for damages on account of a personal injury, it is necessary to allege a substantial compliance with the Civil Code, § 910, which requires a presentation in writing of such claim to the governing authority of the municipality/for adjustment, stating the time, place, etc., before bringing suit, and allows the municipal authorities thirty days in which to act on the claim. A petition which fails to do this is demurrable. Saunders v. City of Fitzgerald, 113 Ga. 619 (38 S. E. 978); City of Columbus v. McDaniel, 117 Ga. 823 (45 S. E. 59); Langley…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Langley v. City CouncilSupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
- Saunders v. City of FitzgeraldSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
- City of Columbus v. McDanielSupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
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- City of Lafayette v. RosserCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1936
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