Hennessy v. Webb

Supreme Court of Georgia · Decided 1980-02-27

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Clarke, Justice. These actions raise the question of the personal liability of a school principal for alleged negligence in carrying out his duties while in the "legal custody and control” of the school premises. The negligence alleged is that defendant allowed a rug and mat to be placed at a door in the school. It is also alleged defendant had direct control and supervision of the act and knew or should have known of its da…

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