Legal Opinion
Ray v. Western Atlantic Railroad
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided May 20, 1940No. 28182PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Cause of action for injury to railroad-track workman by fall from bridge in course of his employment was not alleged. General demurrer to his petition was properly sustained.
2DissentStephens, J.
DECIDED MAY 20, 1940.
Fain Ray brought suit against the Western Atlantic Railroad, to recover damages because of injuries alleged to have been sustained by him from the negligence of the defendant, the petition as amended alleging substantially as follows: On December 15, 1938, he was employed by the defendant as a section hand to work on the tracks, right of way, and bridges and trestles of the defendant, his duties as…
3Cases cited10 opinions
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- Stewart v. Seaboard Air Line RailwaySupreme Court of Georgia · 1902
- Norris v. American Railway Express Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1923
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4Cited by2 opinions
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