Legal Opinion
McNeal Loftis, Inc. v. Helmey
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided October 2, 1995No. A95A1952PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Blackburn, Judge.
McNeal Loftis, Inc. d/b/a Hillcrest Abbey West (Hillcrest), a cemetery owner, appeals the trial court’s denial of its motion for summary judgment that it had not interfered with burial rights as contended.
Margaret Helmey brought this action individually and as executrix of the estate of Sidney E. Helmey, her husband. Mr. Helmey died on October 11, 1993. The next day Hillcrest was advised that his burial would take place at 11:00 a.m. on October 13. Hillcrest was familiar with the burial location and had no indication of anything unusual that would hamper preparing the grave.…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Wright v. Hollywood Cemetery CorporationSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
- Louisville & Nashville Railroad v. WilsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Stephens v. WaitsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1936
- Hawes v. Central of Georgia Railway Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1968
- Habersham Memorial Park, Inc. v. MooreCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1982
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- Pyle v. PyleCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2000
- JUSTICE Et Al. v. SCI GEORGIA FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. Et Al.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2014
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