Georgia Case Commentaries

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...

Maddox v. Maddox: Establishing Clarity in Equitable Property Division in Divorce Proceedings

Date: Nov 9, 2004

Maddox v. Maddox: Establishing Clarity in Equitable Property Division in Divorce Proceedings Introduction Maddox v. Maddox, 278 Ga. 606 (2004), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia...

Affirmation of Proper Foreclosure Procedures and Rejection of Wrongful Foreclosure Claims: Heritage Creek Development Corporation v. Colonial Bank et al.

Date: Jul 8, 2004

Affirmation of Proper Foreclosure Procedures and Rejection of Wrongful Foreclosure Claims: Heritage Creek Development Corporation v. Colonial Bank et al. Introduction In the seminal case of Heritage...

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