Legal Opinion
Leonard v. FULTON NATL. BANK OF ATLANTA
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided July 11, 1952No. 34048PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtTownsend, J.
(After stating the foregoing facts.) Construing the petition most strongly against the pleader, it appears that the washrack was built by the tenants rather than the landlord. “The liability of the landlord for injuries occasioned by defects in construction 'exists only in cases where the structure is built by him in person or under his supervision or direction.’ Ross v. Jackson, 123 Ga. 657, 659 (51 S. E. 578).” Godard v. Peavy, 32 Ga. App. 121 (1) (122 S. E. 634). And, while the petition alleges that the landlord had actual notice of the “construction, shape, and condition of said lot,” it…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Ross v. JacksonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- J. B. White & Co. v. MontgomerySupreme Court of Georgia · 1877
- Ocean Steamship Co. v. HamiltonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
- Freidenburg & Co. v. JonesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1879
- Godard v. PeavyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1924
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3Cited by13 opinions
- Horton v. AmmonsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1971
- Godwin v. OlshanCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1982
- State Construction Co. v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1953
- Ragland v. RookerCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1971
- Camp v. Roswell Wieuca Court ApartmentsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1972
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