Georgia Case Commentaries

Restriction on Capital Punishment for Kidnapping with Bodily Injury: Insights from PEEK v. THE STATE

Date: Sep 7, 1977

Restriction on Capital Punishment for Kidnapping with Bodily Injury: Insights from PEEK v. THE STATE Introduction PEEK v. THE STATE is a pivotal 1977 decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia that...

Howard Schultz Associates v. Broniec: Affirming Restrictions on Non-Compete and Nondisclosure Covenants in Georgia

Date: Jun 9, 1977

Howard Schultz Associates v. Broniec: Affirming Restrictions on Non-Compete and Nondisclosure Covenants in Georgia Introduction The case of Howard Schultz Associates of the Southeast, Inc. v. Broniec...

Hamilton v. The State: Establishing Standards for Admissibility of Independent Crimes Evidence

Date: May 13, 1977

Hamilton v. The State: Establishing Standards for Admissibility of Independent Crimes Evidence Introduction Hamilton v. The State (239 Ga. 72), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on May 12,...

Pryor v. The State: Clarifying the Distinction Between Kidnapping with Bodily Injury and Murder in Double Jeopardy Context

Date: Apr 28, 1977

Pryor v. The State: Clarifying the Distinction Between Kidnapping with Bodily Injury and Murder in Double Jeopardy Context Introduction The case of Pryor v. The State, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Thornton v. The State: Balancing Brady Disclosure and Informer's Privilege in Georgia

Date: Jan 7, 1977

Thornton v. The State: Balancing Brady Disclosure and Informer's Privilege in Georgia Introduction Thornton v. The State, 238 Ga. 160 (1977), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia, addresses...

No Coverage Without Prompt Notice: Insights from Richmond v. Georgia Farm Bureau Mut. Insurance Co.

Date: Oct 8, 1976

No Coverage Without Prompt Notice: Insights from Richmond v. Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Richmond et al. v. Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance...

Riley v. The State: Establishing Standards for Waiver of Rights and Admissibility of Juvenile Incriminations

Date: Jun 24, 1976

Riley v. The State: Establishing Standards for Waiver of Rights and Admissibility of Juvenile Incriminations Introduction Riley v. The State (237 Ga. 124), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia...

Affirming the Admissibility and Sufficiency of Conspirator Testimony: Insights from Birt v. The State (236 Ga. 815)

Date: Apr 21, 1976

Affirming the Admissibility and Sufficiency of Conspirator Testimony: Insights from Birt v. The State (236 Ga. 815) Introduction Birt v. The State, decided by the Supreme Court of Georgia on April...

Affirmation of Capital Punishment Standards in PULLIAM v. THE STATE

Date: Feb 25, 1976

Affirmation of Capital Punishment Standards in PULLIAM v. THE STATE Introduction PULLIAM v. THE STATE, 236 Ga. 460 (1976), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia, serves as a pivotal case in the...

Clarification of Appellate Review Standards for Directed Verdicts in Georgia Criminal Cases – BETHAY et al. v. THE STATE

Date: Oct 22, 1975

Clarification of Appellate Review Standards for Directed Verdicts in Georgia Criminal Cases Introduction BETHAY et al. v. THE STATE, 235 Ga. 371 (Supreme Court of Georgia, 1975), serves as a pivotal...

Comprehensive Commentary on JARRELL v. THE STATE (234 Ga. 410)

Date: Apr 30, 1975

Guidelines for Joinder of Capital and Non-Capital Offenses: A Comprehensive Analysis of JARRELL v. THE STATE (234 Ga. 410) Introduction JARRELL v. THE STATE is a landmark decision rendered by the...

Chenault v. The State: Affirmation of Death Sentences and Standards for Insanity Defense

Date: Apr 10, 1975

Chenault v. The State: Affirmation of Death Sentences and Standards for Insanity Defense Introduction Chenault v. The State, 234 Ga. 216 (1975), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Moore v. The State (1975): Upholding Georgia's Death Penalty Regulations

Date: Feb 13, 1975

Moore v. The State (1975): Upholding Georgia's Death Penalty Regulations Introduction Moore v. The State is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on February 12, 1975. The...

Patterson v. The State: Affirmation of Conviction Amidst Alibi Instruction Controversy

Date: Feb 6, 1975

Patterson v. The State: Affirmation of Conviction Amidst Alibi Instruction Controversy Introduction The case of Patterson v. The State, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on February 5,...

Clarifying Identification Procedures and Jury Selection Standards in PAYNE v. THE STATE

Date: Nov 19, 1974

Clarifying Identification Procedures and Jury Selection Standards in PAYNE v. THE STATE Introduction PAYNE v. THE STATE is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Georgia on November 18, 1974....

Reaffirming Remaindermen Rights in the Presence of Lost Deeds: Harper v. Paradise

Date: Nov 6, 1974

Reaffirming Remaindermen Rights in the Presence of Lost Deeds: Harper v. Paradise Introduction Harper et al. v. Paradise et al. (233 Ga. 194), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on November...

Capital Punishment Standards and Multiple Sentencing in Gregg v. The State

Date: Oct 18, 1974

Capital Punishment Standards and Multiple Sentencing in Gregg v. The State Introduction Gregg v. The State, 233 Ga. 117 (1974), is a pivotal judgment by the Supreme Court of Georgia that addresses...

Limits of Brady Disclosure and Sentencing Procedures in HICKS v. THE STATE (232 Ga. 393)

Date: Jun 19, 1974

Limits of Brady Disclosure and Sentencing Procedures in HICKS v. THE STATE (232 Ga. 393) Introduction HICKS v. THE STATE (232 Ga. 393), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on June 18, 1974,...

Double Jeopardy under the 1968 Georgia Criminal Code: The State v. Estevez

Date: May 29, 1974

Double Jeopardy under the 1968 Georgia Criminal Code: The State v. Estevez Introduction The State v. Estevez is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on May 28, 1974. The case...

Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Stevens: Defining the Boundaries Between Contract Breach and Tort Liability

Date: Nov 8, 1973

Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Stevens: Defining the Boundaries Between Contract Breach and Tort Liability Introduction Orkin Exterminating Company Inc. v. Stevens, 130 Ga. App. 363, decided on November...

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