Legal Opinion
Fussell v. Jimbo's Log Kitchen, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided July 9, 1997No. A97A0060PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Ruffin, Judge.
Linda J. Fussell sued Jimbo’s Log Kitchen, Inc. (“Jimbo’s”) for personal injuries sustained when she slipped and fell on Jimbo’s *162property. The trial court granted summary judgment to Jimbo’s, and Fussell appeals. For reasons which follow, we reverse.
Summary judgment is appropriate when the court, viewing all the evidence and drawing all reasonable inferences in a light most favorable to the nonmovant, concludes that the evidence does not create a triable issue as to each essential element of the case. Lau’s Corp. v. Haskins, 261 Ga. 491 (405 SE2d 474) (1991). “A defendant who…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Lau's Corp., Inc. v. HaskinsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1991
- Alterman Foods, Inc. v. LigonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1980
- Kenny v. M & M SUPERMARKETCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
- Newell v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1996
- Daniel v. JOHN Q. CARTER ENTERPRISES, INC.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1995
3 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by9 opinions
- Straughter v. J. H. Harvey Company, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
- Imperial Investments Doraville, Inc. v. ChildersCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2010
- Johnson v. J. H. Harvey Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
- Barge v. Melvin Carmichael Enterprises, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
- PLYMALE v. CHEDDARS CASUAL CAFE INCDistrict Court, M.D. Georgia · 2022
4 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.