Legal Opinion
Owens v. Anchor Duck Mills
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided September 9, 1925No. 16219PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBell, J.
1. In order for a mother to recover under the provisions of § 4424 of the Civil Code for the homicide of her child, it must appear not only that the child contributed substantially or materially to her support, but also that she was dependent upon it to an appreciable or material degree therefor. Clay v. Central R. Co., 84 Ga. 345 (1) (10 S. E. 967) ; Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Harris, 6 Ga. App. 260 (4) (64 S. E. 1123) ; Central of Georgia Ry. Co. v. Swann, 19 Ga. App. 691 (1) (91 S. E. 1068) ; Savannah Electric Co. v. Thomas, 30 Ga. App. 405 (8) (118 S. E. 481).
2. Where the mother of a…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Moore v. Seaboard Air-Line Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
- Clay v. Central Railroad & Banking Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1890
- Roberts v. WhaleyMichigan Supreme Court · 1916
- Western Union Telegraph Co. v. HarrisCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1909
- Smith v. HatcherSupreme Court of Georgia · 1897
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3Cited by4 opinions
- Clements v. PollardCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1936
- Kent v. Consumers Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1933
- Arteaga v. AllenCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1938
- Brawner v. BussellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1935