Legal Opinion
Ford Motor Co. v. Carter
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided February 7, 1977No. 53067PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McMurray, Judge.
This case involves wrongful death. Plaintiffs husband’s demise was occasioned by reason of the operation of a motor vehicle manufactured by Ford Motor Co. The action is brought against the driver, Earl Hulett, and Ford Motor Co., and allegedly his death is due to the gross negligence of the driver in the operation of the vehicle, and, as alleged, the motor vehicle was negligently designed, manufactured and assembled by Ford Motor Co.
As a part of the petition as amended plaintiff sought damages for the contended wrongful death of her husband by reason of strict liability…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Center Chemical Co. v. ParziniSupreme Court of Georgia · 1975
- Gilson v. MitchellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1974
- Central Railroad & Banking Co. v. SmithSupreme Court of Georgia · 1887
- Ellis v. Rich's, Inc.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1975
- Platt v. Southern Photo Material Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1908
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3Cited by16 opinions
- Ford Motor Co. v. CarterSupreme Court of Georgia · 1977
- Alexander v. General Motors Corp.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1996
- Mike Bajalia, Inc. v. Amos Construction Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1977
- Parks v. PalmerCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
- Northeastern Insurance Agency, Inc. v. CoursonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
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