Legal Opinion

Moore v. Roberts

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided February 13, 1937No. 25970PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtFelton, J.

1. For one maliciously and without justifiable cause to induce one to break a contract with another to the latter’s damage is actionable. Luke v. Dupree, 158 Ga. 590 (124 S. E. 13). Accordingly, a petition substantially so alleging, without alleging how the contract would benefit the petitioners, or in what particular they would be damaged, stated a cause of action as against a general demurrer. Further and more detailed allegations, if desired, should have been called for by special demurrer. Code, §§ 81-1301, 81-1302.

2. A petition which fails to show jurisdiction of the person of the…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Luke v. DuPreeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1924
  2. Burton v. Wadley Southern Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1920
  3. Rose v. HinesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1920

3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Collins v. HowardDistrict Court, S.D. Georgia · 1957
  2. Myers v. PearceCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1960
  3. Rood v. NewmanCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1947
  4. Rood v. NewmanCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1947
  5. Myers v. PearceCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1960

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