Legal Opinion
Rutland v. Fuels, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided May 23, 1975No. 50443PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Evans, Judge.
An automobile driven by Jerry B. Rutland collided with another automobile driven by Jimmy Lee Ballew, and owned by Fuels, Inc.
Both Rutland and his wife filed suits against Fuels, Inc. for damages arising out of the collision. In Fuels, Inc. v. Rutland, 123 Ga. App. 23 (179 SE2d 290), this court had for decision a review of a judgment in favor of Rutland against Fuels, Inc., which was affirmed.
Mrs. Rutland’s case for loss of consortium then proceeded to trial, resulting in a verdict for $500. Plaintiffs motion for new trial, as amended, was denied, and she appeals. Held:
1. A suit…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Metropolitan St. R. R. v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1893
- Blakewood v. Yellow Cab CompanyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1939
- RUSS TRANSPORT, INC. v. JonesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1961
- Fuels, Inc. v. RutlandCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1970
- Armstrong Furniture Co. v. NickleCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1964
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3Cited by7 opinions
- Fender v. Colonial Stores, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
- Stapleton v. PalmoreSupreme Court of Georgia · 1982
- Brooks v. Kroger CompanyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1990
- Gurly v. HinsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1990
- White v. HubbardCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
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