Central of Georgia Railway Co. v. Thompson
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action lor damages; from Burke superior court — Judge Henry 0. Hammond. April 6, 1920.
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.
1. Whether or not the frequent and continued use of the defendant’s right of way at the point where the deceased met his death was such as to require the defendant company to anticipate the presence of pedestrians on or near the track, and whether, with such notice and resulting duty, ordinary care was exercised by it, are questions" of fact for determination by a jury. Williams v. Southern Ry. Co., 11 Ga. App. 309, 313 (75 S. E. 572) ; Western & Atlantic R. Co. v. Watkins, 14 Ga. App. 392 (80 S. E. 916); Atlantic Coast Line R. Co. v. Burroughs, 20 Ga. App. 197 (2) (92 S. E. 1010).
2. While it…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Western & Atlantic Railroad v. BaileySupreme Court of Georgia · 1898
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- Williams v. Southern Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1912
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