Legal Opinion
Harvey v. Bartow County
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided October 11, 1923No. 14492PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBell, J.
1. “On the trial of a case it is the duty of the court, with or without request, to charge the jury the law applicable to the substantial issues involved; and in the absence of sueii instruction the verdict will be set aside.” Pusser v. Thompson, 147 Ga. 60 (1) (92 S. E. 866).
2. Negligence is the failure to perform a duty of diligence toward one entitled thereto,, or to use that degree of care which is due to another, under the circumstances, by the party charged. Harden v. Georgia Railroad Co., 3 Ga. App. 344 (59 S. E. 1122); Powell v. Berry, 145 Ga. 696 (2) (89 S. E. 753, L. R. A. 1917A,…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Atlanta, Knoxville & Northern Railway Co. v. GardnerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Powell v. BerrySupreme Court of Georgia · 1916
- Phenix Insurance v. HartSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
- Harden v. Georgia RailroadCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1908
- Howington v. Madison CountySupreme Court of Georgia · 1906
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3Cited by6 opinions
- Hotel Equipment Co. v. LiddellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1924
- Mixon v. Dobbs Houses, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
- Jackson v. MatlockCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1953
- Rice v. HarrisCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1935
- GEORGIA ELECTRIC COMPANY v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1964
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