Rawlins v. Pickren

1. “As a general rule, the owner of private grounds is under no obligation to keep them in a safe condition for the benefit of trespassers, intruders, idlers, bare licensees, or others who come upon them, not by any invitation, express or implied, but for their own purposes, their pleasure, or to gratify their curiosity, however innocent or laudable their purpose may be.” 1 Thompson on Negligence, § 946; Jones v. Asa G. Candler Inc., 22 Ga. App. 717, 718 (97 S. E. 112). While the owner or occupier of private grounds is under the duty to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and…