Mattox v. Lambright
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the CourtBell, J.
(After stating the foregoing facts.)
We think that the court was in error in dismissing the petition. Under the averments made, the plaintiff had a right to be upon the premises at the place where the injury occurred. She alleges not only that she was a member of the family of a tenant, but went to the apartment of another tenant as an invitee and guest, upon matters of interest and concern to them both. “A landlord is liable to one lawfully present on the rented premises, by invitation of the tenant, for injuries arising from defective construction, or from failure to keep the premises in…
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2Cases cited21 opinions
- Mandeville Mills v. DaleCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1907
- Crossgrove v. Atlantic Coast Line RailroadCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
- Ross v. JacksonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Moore v. Seaboard Air-Line Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
- Monahan v. National Realty Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1908
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3Cited by13 opinions
- Culbreath v. Kutz Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1927
- Caroway v. City of AtlantaCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1952
- Woolworth Co. v. WoodCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1924
- Moore v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1931
- Mount v. Southern Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1931
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