Where two or more chartered railroad companies whose lines terminate in the same city contract to use the same track within the corporate limits, the company owning the track shall not be responsible to its employees for injuries sustained solely by reason of the negligent use of the track by the employees of the other company.
History. Civil Code 1895, § 1865; Civil Code 1910, § 2229; Code 1933, § 66-408.
History of Code section.
This Code section is derived from the decision in Georgia R.R. & Banking Co. v. Friddell, 79 Ga. 489 , 7 S.E. 214 (1888).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations
Chapter 7 - Employment Generally; Employer’s Liability
Article 3 - Employer’s Liability for Injuries to Railroad Employees
§ 34-7-40. “Common Carrier” Defined
§ 34-7-42. Contributory Negligence of Employee
§ 34-7-43. Assumption of Risk Where Employer Is Contributorily Negligent
§ 34-7-44. Employer Exemptions From Liability Void; Allowable Setoffs
§ 34-7-46. Limitation Period for Institution of Action
§ 34-7-48. Recovery by Employee Working Beyond Limited Hours of Service