Legal Opinion

Denis S. Atkinson, Jr. v. City of Atlanta

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided November 21, 2013No. A13A1040Published

1Opinion of the Court

SECOND DIVISION MILLER RAY, and BRANCH, JJ. NOTICE: Motions for reconsideration must be physically received in our clerk’s office within ten days of the date of decision to be deemed timely filed. http://www.gaappeals.us/rules/ November 21, 2013 In the Court of Appeals of Georgia A13A1040. ATKINSON v. CITY OF ATLANTA. B RANCH, Judge. A municipality is protected by governmental immunity from suit for negligence, but as an exception to its immunity, a municipality is liable for damages resulting from operating or maintaining a nuisance. In this suit, Denis S. Atkinson, Jr., contends the City of…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Home Builders Ass'n of Savannah, Inc. v. Chatham CountySupreme Court of Georgia · 2003
  2. Mayor &C. of Savannah v. PalmerioSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978
  3. City of Columbus, Ga. v. MyszkaSupreme Court of Georgia · 1980
  4. City of Bowman v. GunnellsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1979
  5. Hibbs v. City of RiverdaleSupreme Court of Georgia · 1996

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