Georgia Case Commentaries

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel on Appeal: A Comprehensive Analysis of Hayes v. The State

Date: Mar 16, 1993

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel on Appeal: A Comprehensive Analysis of Hayes v. The State Introduction Hayes v. The State, decided by the Supreme Court of Georgia on March 15, 1993, is a pivotal...

Establishing Special Relationships in Municipal Liability: Insights from CITY OF ROME v. JORDAN

Date: Mar 16, 1993

Establishing Special Relationships in Municipal Liability: Insights from CITY OF ROME et al. v. JORDAN et al. Introduction The landmark case of CITY OF ROME et al. v. JORDAN et al., decided by the...

EARNEST v. THE STATE: Upholding Malice Murder Conviction and Standards for Trial Error Appeals

Date: Oct 31, 1992

EARNEST v. THE STATE: Upholding Malice Murder Conviction and Standards for Trial Error Appeals Introduction EARNEST v. THE STATE is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on...

Enforcing No-Solicitation Clauses Without Geographical Limits in Georgia: Analysis of W.R. GRACE CO. v. MOUYAL

Date: Oct 22, 1992

Enforcing No-Solicitation Clauses Without Geographical Limits in Georgia: Analysis of W.R. GRACE CO. v. MOUYAL Introduction The case of W.R. Grace Company, Dearborn Division v. Mouyal et al. (262 Ga....

Balancing Defendant's Right to Counsel Choice and Trial Court's Discretion: Lynd v. The State

Date: Feb 28, 1992

Balancing Defendant's Right to Counsel Choice and Trial Court's Discretion: Lynd v. The State Introduction Lynd v. The State is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on February...

Mallory v. The State: Reversal Due to Improper Hearsay Admission and Jury Selection Issues

Date: Nov 2, 1991

Mallory v. The State: Reversal Due to Improper Hearsay Admission and Jury Selection Issues Introduction Mallory v. The State (261 Ga. 625) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Yarbray v. Southern Bell Telephone Telegraph Company: Establishing Standards for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

Date: Nov 2, 1991

Yarbray v. Southern Bell Telephone Telegraph Company: Establishing Standards for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Introduction Yarbray v. Southern Bell Telephone Telegraph Company is a...

Chandler v. The State: Admissibility of Victim's Prior Acts in Justification Defenses

Date: Jul 4, 1991

Chandler v. The State: Admissibility of Victim's Prior Acts in Justification Defenses Introduction Chandler v. The State, 261 Ga. 402 (1991), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Admissibility of Prior Convictions in Drug-Related Cases: Insights from Stephens v. The State

Date: Jul 4, 1991

Admissibility of Prior Convictions in Drug-Related Cases: Insights from Stephens v. The State Introduction Stephens v. The State, 261 Ga. 467 (1991), is a significant case decided by the Supreme...

No General Duty to Warn of Crime Risks: Lau's Corporation, Inc. v. Haskins et al.

Date: Jun 28, 1991

No General Duty to Warn of Crime Risks: Lau's Corporation, Inc. v. Haskins et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Lau's Corporation, Inc. v. Haskins et al., decided by the Supreme Court of...

Renner v. The State: Clarifying the Use of Flight as Circumstantial Evidence in Criminal Trials

Date: Nov 8, 1990

Renner v. The State: Clarifying the Use of Flight as Circumstantial Evidence in Criminal Trials Introduction Renner v. The State is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on...

Affirmation of Death Penalty in Isaacs v. The State: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Dec 1, 1989

Affirmation of Death Penalty in Isaacs v. The State: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction Isaacs v. The State (259 Ga. 717) is a pivotal 1989 decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia that reaffirmed...

Reinterpreting Pollution Exclusion Clauses: Georgia Supreme Court in Claussen v. Aetna Casualty Surety Company

Date: Jun 23, 1989

Reinterpreting Pollution Exclusion Clauses: Georgia Supreme Court in Claussen v. Aetna Casualty Surety Company Introduction The case of Claussen v. Aetna Casualty Surety Company et al. (259 Ga. 333)...

Establishing the 'Source of Funds' Principle in Property Division: Analysis of Thomas v. Thomas

Date: Mar 16, 1989

Establishing the 'Source of Funds' Principle in Property Division: Analysis of Thomas v. Thomas Introduction Thomas v. Thomas (259 Ga. 73), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on March 15,...

Reaffirmation and Expansion of Landlord Liability under Georgia Law in THOMPSON v. CROWNOVER

Date: Mar 10, 1989

Reaffirmation and Expansion of Landlord Liability under Georgia Law in THOMPSON v. CROWNOVER Introduction THOMPSON v. CROWNOVER et al. is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia...

Extradition Procedures and Sentencing in Moon v. State: Establishing Precedents in Capital Cases

Date: Dec 1, 1988

Extradition Procedures and Sentencing in Moon v. The State: Establishing Precedents in Capital Cases Introduction Moon v. The State, 258 Ga. 748 (1988), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia,...

Polito v. Holland: Non-Retroactive Effect of OCGA §51-12-1(b) on Collateral Source Evidence

Date: Mar 10, 1988

Polito v. Holland: Non-Retroactive Effect of OCGA §51-12-1(b) on Collateral Source Evidence Introduction Polito v. Holland et al. is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia, rendered on...

Jones v. The State: Clarifying the Scope of Character Evidence under OCGA § 24-9-20 (b)

Date: Jan 7, 1988

Jones v. The State: Clarifying the Scope of Character Evidence under OCGA § 24-9-20 (b) Introduction Jones v. The State, 257 Ga. 753 (1988), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Georgia...

Supreme Court of Georgia Upholds Death Penalty and Adheres to Established Legal Standards in Frazier v. The State

Date: Dec 2, 1987

Supreme Court of Georgia Upholds Death Penalty and Adheres to Established Legal Standards in Frazier v. The State Introduction In the landmark case Frazier v. The State, decided on December 1, 1987,...

Gamble v. The State: Establishing Racial Neutrality in Peremptory Challenges

Date: Jul 10, 1987

Gamble v. The State: Establishing Racial Neutrality in Peremptory Challenges Introduction The case of Gamble v. The State, decided by the Supreme Court of Georgia on July 9, 1987, serves as a pivotal...

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