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6 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1960–1979 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Georgia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
King v. Pategreen2 sentences1979Furthermore, the judge’s finding of bad faith on behalf of the appellant does not authorize recovery of attorney fees under Code § 20-1404 since " 'A defendant, as against a plaintiff [i.e., by counterclaim], cannot avail himself of the provisions of Code § 20-1404 (King v. Pate, 215 Ga. 593 (3) ( 112 SE2d 589 )).’ Pitman v. Dixie Ornamental Iron Co., 122 Ga. App. 404 (3) ( 177 SE2d 167 ).” Hickman v. Frazier, supra, p. 552. 1979Furthermore, the judge’s finding of bad faith on behalf of the appellant does not authorize recovery of attorney fees under Code § 20-1404 since " 'A defendant, as against a plaintiff [i.e., by counterclaim], cannot avail himself of the provisions of Code § 20-1404 (King v. Pate, 215 Ga. 593 (3) ( 112 SE2d 589 )).’ Pitman v. Dixie Ornamental Iron Co., 122 Ga. App. 404 (3) ( 177 SE2d 167 ).” Hickman v. Frazier, supra, p. 552. | 1 | 5 |
Hickman v. Fraziergreen1 sentence1979Furthermore, the judge’s finding of bad faith on behalf of the appellant does not authorize recovery of attorney fees under Code § 20-1404 since " 'A defendant, as against a plaintiff [i.e., by counterclaim], cannot avail himself of the provisions of Code § 20-1404 (King v. Pate, 215 Ga. 593 (3) ( 112 SE2d 589 )).’ Pitman v. Dixie Ornamental Iron Co., 122 Ga. App. 404 (3) ( 177 SE2d 167 ).” Hickman v. Frazier, supra, p. 552. | 1 | 1 |
Fender v. Phillipsgreen2 sentences1960A defendant cannot avail himself of the provisions of Code § 20-1404, which provides as follows: “The expenses of litigation are not generally allowed as a part of the damages ; but if the defendant has acted in bad faith, or has been stubbornly. litigious, or has caused the plaintiff unnecessary trouble and expense, the jury may allow them.” In Fender v. Ramsey & Phillips, 131 Ga. 440, 442 ( 62 S. E. 527 ), this court said: “A litigant is not subject to be penalized by the award of damages whenever he loses his case. 1960A defendant cannot avail himself of the provisions of Code § 20-1404, which provides as follows: “The expenses of litigation are not generally allowed as a part of the damages ; but if the defendant has acted in bad faith, or has been stubbornly. litigious, or has caused the plaintiff unnecessary trouble and expense, the jury may allow them.” In Fender v. Ramsey & Phillips, 131 Ga. 440, 442 ( 62 S. E. 527 ), this court said: “A litigant is not subject to be penalized by the award of damages whenever he loses his case. | 1 | 1 |
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| Case | Cited | Years |
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Pitman v. Dixie Ornamental Iron Co.
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2 sentences1979Furthermore, the judge’s finding of bad faith on behalf of the appellant does not authorize recovery of attorney fees under Code § 20-1404 since " 'A defendant, as against a plaintiff [i.e., by counterclaim], cannot avail himself of the provisions of Code § 20-1404 (King v. Pate, 215 Ga. 593 (3) ( 112 SE2d 589 )).’ Pitman v. Dixie Ornamental Iron Co., 122 Ga. App. 404 (3) ( 177 SE2d 167 ).” Hickman v. Frazier, supra, p. 552. 1979Furthermore, the judge’s finding of bad faith on behalf of the appellant does not authorize recovery of attorney fees under Code § 20-1404 since " 'A defendant, as against a plaintiff [i.e., by counterclaim], cannot avail himself of the provisions of Code § 20-1404 (King v. Pate, 215 Ga. 593 (3) ( 112 SE2d 589 )).’ Pitman v. Dixie Ornamental Iron Co., 122 Ga. App. 404 (3) ( 177 SE2d 167 ).” Hickman v. Frazier, supra, p. 552. | 2 | 1973–1979 |
Dugas v. Darden
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2 sentences1970Dugas v. Darden, 65 Ga. App. 394 ( 15 SE2d 901 ); Douglasville Loan Co. v. Bowen, 219 Ga. 794 ( 136 SE2d 319 ). 1970Dugas v. Darden, 65 Ga. App. 394 ( 15 SE2d 901 ); Douglasville Loan Co. v. Bowen, 219 Ga. 794 ( 136 SE2d 319 ). | 1 | 1970–1970 |
DOUGLASVILLE LOAN COMPANY v. Bowen
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2 sentences1970Dugas v. Darden, 65 Ga. App. 394 ( 15 SE2d 901 ); Douglasville Loan Co. v. Bowen, 219 Ga. 794 ( 136 SE2d 319 ). 1970Dugas v. Darden, 65 Ga. App. 394 ( 15 SE2d 901 ); Douglasville Loan Co. v. Bowen, 219 Ga. 794 ( 136 SE2d 319 ). | 1 | 1970–1970 |