Georgia Case Commentaries

Determining the Necessity of Expert Testimony in Medical-Related Negligence Cases: COWART v. WIDENER

Date: Jul 13, 2010

Determining the Necessity of Expert Testimony in Medical-Related Negligence Cases: COWART v. WIDENER 1. Introduction COWART et al. v. WIDENER et al., 287 Ga. 622 (2010), is a significant decision by...

Establishing the Scope of Official Immunity in Educational Contexts: GRAMMENS v. DOLLAR

Date: Jul 6, 2010

Establishing the Scope of Official Immunity in Educational Contexts: GRAMMENS v. DOLLAR Introduction GRAMMENS v. DOLLAR, 287 Ga. 618 (2010), is a pivotal case in the realm of educational law and...

Exclusivity of Statutory Grounds in Arbitration: Insights from Brookfield Country Club, Inc. v. St James-Brookfield, LLC.

Date: Jun 29, 2010

Exclusivity of Statutory Grounds in Arbitration: Insights from Brookfield Country Club, Inc. v. St James-Brookfield, LLC. Introduction The case of Brookfield Country Club, Inc. v. St...

Overruling Crane: Establishing Proximate Causation in Georgia's Felony Murder Statute

Date: Jun 29, 2010

Overruling Crane: Establishing Proximate Causation in Georgia's Felony Murder Statute Introduction In State v. Jackson et al. (287 Ga. 646, 2010), the Supreme Court of Georgia revisited and...

Harper v. The State: Reaffirming the Finality of Criminal Convictions in Georgia

Date: Nov 24, 2009

Harper v. The State: Reaffirming the Finality of Criminal Convictions in Georgia Introduction Harper v. The State, 286 Ga. 216, decided on November 23, 2009, by the Supreme Court of Georgia,...

Official Immunity and Ministerial Acts: The Precedent Set in McDowell v. Smith

Date: Jun 30, 2009

Official Immunity and Ministerial Acts: The Precedent Set in McDowell v. Smith Introduction McDowell v. Smith is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on June 29, 2009. The case...

Georgia Supreme Court Establishes Consent Defense in Sexual Assault Cases Involving Students Over Age of Consent

Date: Jun 16, 2009

Georgia Supreme Court Establishes Consent Defense in Sexual Assault Cases Involving Students Over Age of Consent Introduction CHASE v. THE STATE (285 Ga. 693) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Establishing Liability for Tripping Hazards from 'Wet Floor' Signs in Premises Liability Cases

Date: Jun 2, 2009

Establishing Liability for Tripping Hazards from 'Wet Floor' Signs in Premises Liability Cases Introduction The case of American Multi-Cinema, Inc. et al. v. Brown et al. (285 Ga. 442) adjudicated by...

Establishing Felony Murder Liability in Arson Cases: The Vega v. The State Decision

Date: Feb 10, 2009

Establishing Felony Murder Liability in Arson Cases: The Vega v. The State Decision Introduction Vega v. The State (285 Ga. 32), decided by the Supreme Court of Georgia on February 9, 2009, is a...

Cumulative Evidence Safeguards Conviction Amid Trial Counsel Errors in Phillips v. The State

Date: Feb 10, 2009

Cumulative Evidence Safeguards Conviction Amid Trial Counsel Errors in Phillips v. The State Introduction Phillips v. The State, 285 Ga. 213 (2009), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia,...

Clarifying Asportation in Georgia Kidnapping Law: GARZA v. THE STATE

Date: Nov 4, 2008

Clarifying Asportation in Georgia Kidnapping Law: Garza v. The State Introduction Garza v. The State (284 Ga. 696) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia, adjudicated on November 3,...

Reaffirmation of Speedy Trial Rights in Ruffin v. The State

Date: Jul 1, 2008

Reaffirmation of Speedy Trial Rights in Ruffin v. The State Introduction Ruffin v. The State, decided by the Supreme Court of Georgia on June 30, 2008, reaffirms the constitutional right to a speedy...

Admissibility of Statements and the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine in Vergara v. The State

Date: Feb 26, 2008

Admissibility of Statements and the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine in Vergara v. The State Introduction Vergara v. The State, 283 Ga. 175, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on...

Murphy v. Bajjani: Defining the Boundaries of Official Immunity in School Safety and Reporting Duties

Date: Jun 26, 2007

Murphy v. Bajjani: Defining the Boundaries of Official Immunity in School Safety and Reporting Duties Introduction Murphy et al. v. Bajjani et al. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Sufficiency of Evidence and Party Liability: Analysis of Pruitt v. The State

Date: May 15, 2007

Establishing Sufficiency of Evidence and Party Liability: Analysis of Pruitt v. The State Introduction Pruitt v. The State, 282 Ga. 30, decided by the Supreme Court of Georgia on May 14, 2007,...

SCHOFIELD v. HOLSEY: Affirmation of Cumulative Error Consideration in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims

Date: Feb 6, 2007

SCHOFIELD v. HOLSEY: Affirmation of Cumulative Error Consideration in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims Introduction SCHOFIELD v. HOLSEY is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia,...

Georgia Supreme Court Adopts Blockburger Test in Drinkard v. Walker

Date: Oct 17, 2006

Georgia Supreme Court Adopts Blockburger 'Required Evidence' Test in Drinkard v. Walker Introduction Drinkard v. Walker, 281 Ga. 211 (2006), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia...

AERO TOY STORE, LLC v. GRIEVES: Establishing Internet-Based Personal Jurisdiction in Georgia

Date: May 24, 2006

AERO TOY STORE, LLC v. GRIEVES: Establishing Internet-Based Personal Jurisdiction in Georgia Introduction AERO TOY STORE, LLC v. GRIEVES, 279 Ga. App. 515 (2006), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Georgia Supreme Court Expands Personal Jurisdiction for Nonresidents Under OCGA § 9-10-91 (1): Analysis of Innovative Clinical Consulting Services, LLC v. First National Bank of Ames, Iowa

Date: Oct 4, 2005

Georgia Supreme Court Expands Personal Jurisdiction for Nonresidents Under OCGA § 9-10-91 (1): Analysis of Innovative Clinical Consulting Services, LLC v. First National Bank of Ames, Iowa...

Georgia Supreme Court Limits Jury Consideration of Witness Certainty in Eyewitness Identifications

Date: Jun 17, 2005

Georgia Supreme Court Limits Jury Consideration of Witness Certainty in Eyewitness Identifications Introduction In the landmark case of BRODES v. THE STATE (279 Ga. 435), the Supreme Court of Georgia...

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