Legal Opinion

Hunt v. McClarty

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided May 13, 1965No. 41285, 41291PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Nichols, Presiding Judge.

“In Georgia R. & Bkg. Co. v. Tice, 124 Ga. 459, 461 (52 SE 916, 4 AC 200), it was held: ‘When a married woman is injured by the wrongful conduct of another, two different causes of action may arise: the one in her favor for her own pain and suffering, and the other in favor of the husband for the loss of his wife’s services and for expenses incurred as a consequence of the injuries to her. These causes of action are separate and distinct, and in favor of different parties.’ ” Complete Auto Transit, Inc. v. Floyd, 214 Ga. 232, 235 (104 SE2d 208). Therefore, “The…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Georgia Railroad & Banking Co. v. TiceSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
  2. Complete Auto Transit, Inc. v. FloydSupreme Court of Georgia · 1958
  3. Lewis v. City of AtlantaSupreme Court of Georgia · 1886

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Karlan v. EnloeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1973
  2. Taylor v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1965

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