Georgia Case Commentaries

Reversing the Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice: COE v. PROSKAUER ROSE, LLP

Date: Sep 8, 2022

Reversing the Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice: COE et al. v. PROSKAUER ROSE, LLP Introduction The case of COE et al. v. PROSKAUER ROSE, LLP, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on...

Corroboration Requirements for Accomplice Testimony in Payne v. The State

Date: Aug 10, 2022

Corroboration Requirements for Accomplice Testimony in Payne v. The State Introduction Payne v. The State (314 Ga. 322), decided by the Supreme Court of Georgia on August 9, 2022, addresses critical...

Disbarment of Michael Anthony Eddings: Upholding Ethical Standards in Legal Practice

Date: Aug 10, 2022

Disbarment of Michael Anthony Eddings: Upholding Ethical Standards in Legal Practice Introduction The Supreme Court of Georgia, on August 9, 2022, rendered a decisive judgment disbarring Michael...

Georgia Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Disciplinary Standards for Attorney Fiduciary Misconduct

Date: Jun 23, 2022

Georgia Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Disciplinary Standards for Attorney Fiduciary Misconduct Introduction The case of In the Matter of Edward Hine, Jr., 314 Ga. 70, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Juror Removal During Deliberations: Standards for Abuse of Discretion Established in Jones v. The State McFarland

Date: Jun 23, 2022

Juror Removal During Deliberations: Standards for Abuse of Discretion Established in Jones v. The State McFarland Introduction In Jones v. The State McFarland (314 Ga. 214), the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Effective Assistance of Counsel and Proper Trial Procedures in Washington v. The State

Date: May 18, 2022

Affirmation of Effective Assistance of Counsel and Proper Trial Procedures in Washington v. The State Introduction In the landmark case of Washington v. The State, 313 Ga. 771 (2022), the Supreme...

Georgia Supreme Court Establishes Habeas Corpus as Exclusive Post-Conviction Remedy in Cook v. The State

Date: Mar 16, 2022

Georgia Supreme Court Establishes Habeas Corpus as Exclusive Post-Conviction Remedy in Cook v. The State Introduction In the landmark case of Cook v. The State (313 Ga. 471, 2022), the Supreme Court...

Public Reprimand of Judge JaDawnya Baker for Judicial Conduct Violations: Implications for Judicial Integrity and Conduct

Date: Mar 9, 2022

Public Reprimand of Judge JaDawnya Baker for Judicial Conduct Violations: Implications for Judicial Integrity and Conduct Introduction In the matter titled Inquiry Concerning Judge JaDawnya Baker...

Establishing Consciousness of Guilt: Hearsay and Other-Acts Evidence in Morrell v. The State

Date: Feb 16, 2022

Establishing Consciousness of Guilt: Hearsay and Other-Acts Evidence in Morrell v. The State Introduction Morrell v. The State, 313 Ga. 247, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on February...

Reaffirming Probation Discretion in Felony Firearm Possession: Langley v. The State

Date: Feb 2, 2022

Reaffirming Probation Discretion in Felony Firearm Possession: Langley v. The State Introduction The case of Langley v. The State (313 Ga. 141, 2022) addresses a pivotal issue in Georgia's criminal...

Proper Unit-of-Prosecution Analysis Required for Merger of Theft-by-Taking Convictions in Johnson v. The State

Date: Jan 20, 2022

Proper Unit-of-Prosecution Analysis Required for Merger of Theft-by-Taking Convictions in Johnson v. The State Introduction In the landmark case of Johnson v. The State (313 Ga. 155), the Supreme...

Supreme Court of Georgia Clarifies Standard for Manifest Disregard in Arbitration Awards

Date: Dec 15, 2021

Supreme Court of Georgia Clarifies Standard for Manifest Disregard in Arbitration Awards Introduction The case of Adventure Motorsports Reinsurance, Ltd. et al. v. Interstate National Dealer...

Stafford v. The State: Upholding Rule 404(b) Admissibility and Harmless Error in Felony Murder Cases

Date: Nov 3, 2021

Stafford v. The State: Upholding Rule 404(b) Admissibility and Harmless Error in Felony Murder Cases Introduction Stafford v. The State (865 S.E.2d 116), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia...

Reaffirming Statutory Supremacy in Recidivist Sentencing: The State v. Stanford

Date: Oct 20, 2021

Reaffirming Statutory Supremacy in Recidivist Sentencing: The State v. Stanford Introduction The State v. Stanford (864 S.E.2d 448), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on October 19, 2021,...

Georgia Supreme Court Defines Public Official Status for Public Defenders in Anti-SLAPP Defamation Suit

Date: Oct 20, 2021

Georgia Supreme Court Defines Public Official Status for Public Defenders in Anti-SLAPP Defamation Suit Introduction In the landmark case American Civil Liberties Union, Inc. v. Zeh (312 Ga. 647,...

Public Reprimand for Trust Account Mismanagement: Establishing Standards for Attorney Fiduciary Duties

Date: Oct 6, 2021

Public Reprimand for Trust Account Mismanagement: Establishing Standards for Attorney Fiduciary Duties Introduction In the judicial matter of Leonard T. Mathis, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Guardians' Authority to Enter Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements Under Georgia’s Guardianship Code

Date: Sep 22, 2021

Guardians' Authority to Enter Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements Under Georgia’s Guardianship Code Introduction In the landmark case CL SNF, LLC et al. v. Fountain, 312 Ga. 416 (2021), the Supreme...

Flood v. The State: Affirmation of Felony Murder Conviction and Guidance on Jury Instructions

Date: Jun 22, 2021

Flood v. The State: Affirmation of Felony Murder Conviction and Guidance on Jury Instructions Introduction Flood v. The State (311 Ga. 800) is a significant decision rendered by the Supreme Court of...

Reversing Conviction Due to Juror Removal: Insights from Moon v. The State

Date: Jun 22, 2021

Reversing Conviction Due to Juror Removal: Insights from Moon v. The State Introduction In the landmark case of Moon v. The State, the Supreme Court of Georgia addressed significant procedural errors...

Limiting Supreme Court Jurisdiction: GILLIAM v. THE STATE Establishes New Precedent

Date: Jun 22, 2021

Limiting Supreme Court Jurisdiction: GILLIAM v. THE STATE Establishes New Precedent Introduction GILLIAM v. THE STATE, decided by the Supreme Court of Georgia on June 21, 2021, addresses the...

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