KELLY v. McCOY

33935.

85 Ga. App. 514 (1952)

69 S.E.2d 652

KELLY v. McCOY, by guardian, etc., et al.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Rehearing Denied March 7, 1952.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

G. Seals Aiken, for plaintiff.

W. Neal Baird, Neely, Marshall & Greene, Ferdinand Buckley, for defendants.


GARDNER, J.

It is a fundamental principle prevailing in this jurisdiction that one tortious act gives rise to but one cause of action, regardless of the elements of damage for which the tortfeasor may be liable to the plaintiff; and it was under this general rule that the trial judge sustained the pleas of lis pendens, the plaintiff seeking to recover for the loss of his wife's services and for the medical expenses incurred in having her injuries treated, both being...

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