Legal Opinion
Scearce v. Mayor of Gainesyille
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided February 11, 1925No. 15450PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJenkins, P. J.
1. The general rule of law is that a municipal corporation is bound to keep its streets and sidewalks in a safe condition for travel in the ordinary modes, by night as well as by day, and if it fail to do so, it is liable for damages for injuries sustained in consequence of such failure. A municipal corporation is liable for injuries caused by its neglect or omission to keep its streets and sidewalks in repair, and may be liable for those caused by defects occasioned by the wrongful acts of others. In the latter class of cases the foundation of the action is negligence. Mayor &c. of Atlanta…
2Cases cited32 opinions
- Washington Gas Light Co. v. District of ColumbiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1896
- Union Stock Yards Co. v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1905
- Langley v. City CouncilSupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
- Fulton Ice & Coal Co. v. PeceCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
- City Council v. TharpeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
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3Cited by47 opinions
- Williams v. GrierSupreme Court of Georgia · 1943
- Gilson v. MitchellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1974
- Thrasher v. City of AtlantaSupreme Court of Georgia · 1934
- Glover v. City Council of AugustaCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1951
- Clinton v. Gunn-Willis Lumber Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1948
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