Doster v. C. v. Nalley, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the CourtFelton, C. J.
The plaintiff in error concedes in his brief that the evidence did not disclose any negligence on the part of the Southern Racing Enterprises, Inc.(a) The contract entered into between the plaintiff and the defendants Southern Racing Enterprises, Inc., and Gaines-ville Speedway, Inc., bars a recovery against either of such defendants. There can be a “release” of future or contingent claims. 45 Am. Jur. 695, Release, § 31; Hearn v. Central of Ga. Ry. Co., 22 Ga. App. 1, 7 (95 S. E. 368); McCommons v. *865Greene County, 53 Ga. App. 171, 174 (184 S. E. 897). While in some cases such an instrument…
Also in this document: Concurrence.
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Giles v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1949
- Edmondson v. HancockCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1929
- Wilder v. Pennsylvania R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1927
- Hearn v. Central of Georgia Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1918
- Moore v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1948
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- Lackey v. Brooks, Adm'rSupreme Court of Virginia · 1963
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