Hancock v. Holland

This automobile negligence action presents a conflict of laws problem. Infant plaintiff sues for personal injuries, his father for lost services and medical expenses.

The accident occurred on September 29, 1969 in the State of Georgia. Infant plaintiff Bruce A. Hancock was a passenger in defendant Holland’s auto; another passenger was one Hellyar. Hancock and Hellyar had been given a ride by Holland near Savannah, Georgia and they were en route to a place near Macon, Georgia. Plaintiffs claim Holland’s high rate of speed and loss of control caused his auto to cross the center line of the…