Legal Opinion

Febuary v. Averitt Properties, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 31, 2000No. A00A0211PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Eldridge, Judge.

Monty Febuary sued Averitt Properties, Inc., and Averitt Express, Inc. (collectively “Averitt Express”) for injuries received when he fell off a loading ramp while picking up supplies for his business. The trial court granted Averitt Express’ motion for summary judgment, and Febuary appeals. Because we find that no jury issue exists as to whether Averitt Express had superior knowledge of the alleged hazard, we affirm. (Emphasis in original.) Lau’s Corp. v. Haskins, 261 Ga. 491 (405 SE2d 474) (1991). On appeal, this Court conducts a de novo review. Hannah v. Hampton Auto Parts,…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Lau's Corp., Inc. v. HaskinsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1991
  2. Robinson v. Kroger Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1997
  3. Hannah v. Hampton Auto Parts, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
  4. Flournoy v. Hosp. Auth. of Houston CountyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
  5. Christopher v. Donna's Country StoreCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1999

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  5. Trans-Vaughn Development Corp. v. CummingsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2005

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