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LEGGETT v. BENTON BROS. &c. CO.

51635.

138 Ga. App. 761 (1976)

227 S.E.2d 397

LEGGETT v. BENTON BROTHERS DRAYAGE & STORAGE COMPANY et al.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided April 20, 1976.

Rehearing Denied May 24, 1976.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard D. Phillips, for appellant.

Thomas, Howard & Smith, W. Ward Newton, for appellee.

DEEN, Presiding Judge.

Code § 3-1004 provides for a general two-year statute of limitation on actions for "injuries to the person"; there is a four-year limitation applicable to actions for injuries to personalty. Code § 3-1002. The issue here, simply stated, is whether a claim for lost wages and for lost earning capacity must be brought within two years or within four years after the right of action accrues; and

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