Legal Opinion

Bailey v. Murray

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 18, 1953No. 34689PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtTownsend, J.

The sole issue in this case is whether the court erred in granting a nonsuit on the theory that at the time of the injuries complained of the employee was upon his own personal business and was not acting within the scope of his employment. On considering whether the grant of a nonsuit is error, the evidence is construed in favor of the plaintiff; and, if the plaintiff makes out a prima facie case, and it is sufficient, with inferences fairly drawn therefrom, to support his position, such evidence, even though slight, is sufficient .to take the case .to a jury. Ellison v. Evans, 85 Ga. App.…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Clark v. BandySupreme Court of Georgia · 1943
  2. Brown v. Savannah Electric & Power Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1932
  3. Stenger v. MitchellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1944
  4. Gewanski v. EllsworthWisconsin Supreme Court · 1917
  5. Ellison v. EvansCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1952

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. O. B. Hinson, Mrs. O. B. Hinson and Danny Hinson, a Minor, by and Through O. B. Hinson, as Next Friend v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1958
  2. Jones v. Aldrich Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
  3. Parks v. FullerCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1959
  4. Farzaneh v. MERIT CONST. CO., INC.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2011
  5. Chappell v. Junior Achievement of Greater Atlanta, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1981

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