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manner defense in Georgia

27 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1889–2026 3 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.

Followed or applied (21)

CaseFollowedCited
Legacy Academy, Inc. v. JLK, Inc.green
gactapp · 2014 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Legacy Academy v. JLK, Inc., 330 Ga. App. 397, 402 (2) ( 765 SE2d 472 ) (2014).

2016Legacy Academy v. JLK, Inc., 330 Ga. App. 397, 402 (2) ( 765 SE2d 472 ) (2014).

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Hill v. Stategreen
· 1874 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025And the second presumption likely applies, too: Hill definitively con- strued the manner clause of what is now Paragraph VIII, which first appeared in the 1868 Constitution and has been readopted in five more Georgia Constitutions since then, including the current one, 53 Ga. at 479-483 (2); Strickland applied Hill and definitively con- strued the same language that was readopted into the next four con- stitutions including the current one, 137 Ga. at 11-12 (1); and Car- son confirmed and applied that construction to the same language in 1978, just five years before our current constitution re

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Strickland v. Stategreen
ga · 1911 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025And the second presumption likely applies, too: Hill definitively con- strued the manner clause of what is now Paragraph VIII, which first appeared in the 1868 Constitution and has been readopted in five more Georgia Constitutions since then, including the current one, 53 Ga. at 479-483 (2); Strickland applied Hill and definitively con- strued the same language that was readopted into the next four con- stitutions including the current one, 137 Ga. at 11-12 (1); and Car- son confirmed and applied that construction to the same language in 1978, just five years before our current constitution re

2025And the second presumption likely applies, too: Hill definitively con- strued the manner clause of what is now Paragraph VIII, which first appeared in the 1868 Constitution and has been readopted in five 15 more Georgia Constitutions since then, including the current one, 53 Ga. at 479-483 (2); Strickland applied Hill and definitively con- strued the same language that was readopted into the next four Con- stitutions including the current one, 137 Ga. at 11-12 (1); and Car- son confirmed and applied that construction to the same language in 1978, just five years before our current Constitution

11
Carson v. Stategreen
ga · 1978 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025And the second presumption likely applies, too: Hill definitively con- strued the manner clause of what is now Paragraph VIII, which first appeared in the 1868 Constitution and has been readopted in five more Georgia Constitutions since then, including the current one, 53 Ga. at 479-483 (2); Strickland applied Hill and definitively con- strued the same language that was readopted into the next four con- stitutions including the current one, 137 Ga. at 11-12 (1); and Car- son confirmed and applied that construction to the same language in 1978, just five years before our current constitution re

2025And the second presumption likely applies, too: Hill definitively con- strued the manner clause of what is now Paragraph VIII, which first appeared in the 1868 Constitution and has been readopted in five 15 more Georgia Constitutions since then, including the current one, 53 Ga. at 479-483 (2); Strickland applied Hill and definitively con- strued the same language that was readopted into the next four Con- stitutions including the current one, 137 Ga. at 11-12 (1); and Car- son confirmed and applied that construction to the same language in 1978, just five years before our current Constitution

11
Murphy v. Bajjanigreen
ga · 2007 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See, e.g., Murphy v. Bajjani, 282 Ga. 197, 202 (3) ( 647 SE2d 54 ) (2007) (“[T]he provision of medical care [to an inmate by the sheriff] is a ministerial act because the duty [to provide medical care] is imposed by statute.”).

2016See, e.g., Murphy v. Bajjani, 282 Ga. 197, 202 (3) ( 647 SE2d 54 ) (2007) (“[T]he provision of medical care [to an inmate by the sheriff] is a ministerial act because the duty [to provide medical care] is imposed by statute.”).

11
Reynolds v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1879 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Id.; see also id. at 361 (II) (B) (“The manner in which the rule was applied makes plain that unconfronted testimony would not be admitted without a showing that the defendant intended to prevent a witness from testifying.”); id. at 365 (II) (B) (“But as the evidence amply shows, the ‘wrong’ and the ‘evil Practices’ to which these statements referred was conduct designed to prevent a witness from testifying.”). 98 U. S. 145 (25 LE 244) (1878).

2014Giles, 554 U. S. at 366-67 (II) (C) (noting adoption of forfeiture-by-wrongdoing doctrine in Reynolds)-, see Reynolds, 98 U. S. at 158 (4) (“The Constitution gives the accused the right to a trial at which he should be confronted with the witnesses against him; but if a witness is absent by his own wrongful procurement, he cannot complain if competent evidence is admitted to supply the place of that which he has kept away.

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Giles v. Californiagreen
scotus · 2008 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Giles, 554 U. S. at 366-67 (II) (C) (noting adoption of forfeiture-by-wrongdoing doctrine in Reynolds)-, see Reynolds, 98 U. S. at 158 (4) (“The Constitution gives the accused the right to a trial at which he should be confronted with the witnesses against him; but if a witness is absent by his own wrongful procurement, he cannot complain if competent evidence is admitted to supply the place of that which he has kept away.

11
Berry v. Stategreen
ga · 2007 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Therefore, the trial court's "inquiries were appropriate to [its] determination as to how to exercise its discretion." Berry v. State, 282 Ga. 376, 377 (2), 651 S.E.2d 1 (2007). 7.

2011Therefore, the trial court's "inquiries were appropriate to [its] determination as to how to exercise its discretion." Berry v. State, 282 Ga. 376, 377 (2), 651 S.E.2d 1 (2007). 7.

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Buschel v. Kysor/Warrengreen
gactapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008“This presumption arises when the employee’s death is ‘unexplained.’ This does not mean, however, that the immediate cause of death must be unexplained; it means that the precipitating cause, rather than the immediate cause, of death must be unexplained.” Buschel v. Kysor/Warren, 213 Ga. App. 91, 94 (4) ( 444 SE2d 105 ) (1994).

2008“This presumption arises when the employee’s death is ‘unexplained.’ This does not mean, however, that the immediate cause of death must be unexplained; it means that the precipitating cause, rather than the immediate cause, of death must be unexplained.” Buschel v. Kysor/Warren, 213 Ga. App. 91, 94 (4) ( 444 SE2d 105 ) (1994).

11
Mullinax v. Stategreen
ga · 2001 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Mullinax, supra, 273 Ga. at 759 (2).

2005Mullinax, supra, 273 Ga. at 759 (2).

11
Holmes v. Stategreen
ga · 2001 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Holmes v. State, 273 Ga. 644, 648 (5) (c) ( 543 SE2d 688 ) (2001). (e) The manner in which defense counsel dealt with the eyewitnesses on direct and cross-examination is urged as ineffective in several particulars.

2003Holmes v. State, 273 Ga. 644, 648 (5) (c) ( 543 SE2d 688 ) (2001). (e) The manner in which defense counsel dealt with the eyewitnesses on direct and cross-examination is urged as ineffective in several particulars.

11
Hendon v. DeKalb Countygreen
gactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997Even if the state undertakes to provide such services, its failure to render same in a proper manner or in violation of state law does not violate the Due Process Clause of the United States Constitution, unless the state created the medical emergency or the person was in state custody or control at the time of the emergency. [Cits.]” Hendon, supra at 757 (3), citing Cleveland, supra. Because there is no evidence that DeKalb County created Thomas’ emergency, and she was not in the county’s custody or control, the plaintiffs have failed to establish this threshold element necessary to their 42

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Luallen v. Stategreen
ga · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See generally Luallen v. State, 266 Ga. 174 (3) (b) ( 465 SE2d 672 ) (1996).

1997See generally Luallen v. State, 266 Ga. 174 (3) (b) ( 465 SE2d 672 ) (1996).

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Cleveland v. Fulton Countygreen
gactapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Even if the state undertakes to provide such services, its failure to render same in a proper manner or in violation of state law does not violate the Due Process Clause of the United States Constitution, unless the state created the medical emergency or the person was in state custody or control at the time of the emergency. [Cits.]” Hendon, supra at 757 (3), citing Cleveland, supra. Because there is no evidence that DeKalb County created Thomas’ emergency, and she was not in the county’s custody or control, the plaintiffs have failed to establish this threshold element necessary to their 42

1997Cleveland, supra at 169-170 (1). 4.

11
Potts v. Stategreen
ga · 1991 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995OCGA § 16-1-7(c). [5] Because the indictment charging kidnapping with bodily injury recites an injury inflicted on the victim other than the injury that caused the victim's death, the record before this Court does not establish that the kidnapping is an included offense as a matter of fact, see Potts v. State, supra, 261 Ga. at 716 (1), 410 S.E.2d 89 , and we have recognized that these crimes are not included as a matter of law.

1995OCGA § 16-1-7(c). [5] Because the indictment charging kidnapping with bodily injury recites an injury inflicted on the victim other than the injury that caused the victim's death, the record before this Court does not establish that the kidnapping is an included offense as a matter of fact, see Potts v. State, supra, 261 Ga. at 716 (1), 410 S.E.2d 89 , and we have recognized that these crimes are not included as a matter of law.

11
Miller v. Colemangreen
ga · 1957 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983The defendants complain that plaintiff’s counsel prejudiced their case by repeatedly making denigrating remarks concerning both the integrity of defense counsel and the manner in which the defense was being conducted and that the trial court erred in “failing to control the conduct of plaintiffs counsel” or “to rebuke counsel properly when requested and when the situation demanded such a rebuke ...” “ ‘[W]hat has transpired in a case from its inception to its conclusion, and the conduct of the party or his counsel with respect to the case is the subject of legitimate comment,’ ” Miller v. Cole

1983The defendants complain that plaintiff’s counsel prejudiced their case by repeatedly making denigrating remarks concerning both the integrity of defense counsel and the manner in which the defense was being conducted and that the trial court erred in “failing to control the conduct of plaintiffs counsel” or “to rebuke counsel properly when requested and when the situation demanded such a rebuke ...” “ ‘[W]hat has transpired in a case from its inception to its conclusion, and the conduct of the party or his counsel with respect to the case is the subject of legitimate comment,’ ” Miller v. Cole

11
Hill v. Stategreen
ga · 1980 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982See White v. State, 243 Ga. 250, 251 ( 253 SE2d 694 ); Hill v. State, 246 Ga. 402, 408 ( 271 SE2d 802 ).

1982See White v. State, 243 Ga. 250, 251 ( 253 SE2d 694 ); Hill v. State, 246 Ga. 402, 408 ( 271 SE2d 802 ).

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White v. Stategreen
ga · 1979 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982See White v. State, 243 Ga. 250, 251 ( 253 SE2d 694 ); Hill v. State, 246 Ga. 402, 408 ( 271 SE2d 802 ).

1982See White v. State, 243 Ga. 250, 251 ( 253 SE2d 694 ); Hill v. State, 246 Ga. 402, 408 ( 271 SE2d 802 ).

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Bradshaw v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981Where the evidence of the defendant’s prior convictions is properly tendered and admitted without objection, “a subsequent review of that phase is eliminated.” Bradshaw v. State, 145 Ga. App. 664, 665 ( 244 SE2d 600 ) (1978).

1981Where the evidence of the defendant’s prior convictions is properly tendered and admitted without objection, “a subsequent review of that phase is eliminated.” Bradshaw v. State, 145 Ga. App. 664, 665 ( 244 SE2d 600 ) (1978).

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WEST VIEW CORP. v. Alstongreen
ga · 1951 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
2 sentences

1971See West View Corp. v. Alston, 208 Ga. 122 ( 65 SE2d 406 ); Goodwin v. Candace, Inc., 92 Ga. App. 438 ( 88 SE2d 723 ). 3.

1971See West View Corp. v. Alston, 208 Ga. 122 ( 65 SE2d 406 ); Goodwin v. Candace, Inc., 92 Ga. App. 438 ( 88 SE2d 723 ). 3.

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In Re Durantgreen
· 1907 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1937–1937
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Roberts v. State green
ga · 2007
2 sentences

2026We concluded that the report therefore did not “amount to evidence of the manner in which a test was conducted and does not make the document original documentary evidence.” Id. at 552–53.

2026We concluded that the report therefore did not “amount to evidence of the manner in which a test was conducted and does not make the document original documentary evidence.” Id. at 552–53.

22026–2026
Hill v. State green
ga · 2000
2 sentences

2006Hill v. State, 272 Ga. 805 (2) ( 537 SE2d 75 ) (2000).

2006Hill v. State, 272 Ga. 805 (2) ( 537 SE2d 75 ) (2000).

22005–2006
The State v. Walsh green
gactapp · 2016
2 sentences

2018As the Court of Appeals noted in reversing, the HGN test is an accepted, common procedure that has reached a state of verifiable certainty in the scientific community and is admissible as a basis upon which an officer can determine that a driver was impaired by alcohol. [Cit.] Id. at 896 , 795 S.E.2d 202 .

2018As the Court of Appeals noted in reversing, the HGN test is an accepted, common procedure that has reached a state of verifiable certainty in the scientific community and is admissible as a basis upon which an officer can determine that a driver was impaired by alcohol. [Cit.] Id. at 896 , 795 S.E.2d 202 .

12018–2018
Renigar v. United States green
ca4 · 1909
1 sentence

2012Here, the Sheriff of Cobb County testified that, if a member of the public had asked for admission to the new courthouse to attend and observe court proceedings, he would have been admitted, albeit with an escort. [5] We note that Zugar relied in part on Renigar v. United States, 172 F. 646 (4th Cir.1909), which was later abrogated by the United States Supreme Court as stated in Phifer v. United States, 2008 WL 4279700 (III.3.), 2008 U.S. Dist.

12012–2012
State v. Sallie green
gactapp · 1992
2 sentences

1995State v. Sallie, 206 Ga.App. 732 , 427 S.E.2d 11 (1992) represents another method in which crimes may have to be deemed included, i.e., where the defendant is convicted under an indictment or accusation drawn in such a manner as to bar further convictions. [3] Compare State v. Sallie, supra (crimes committed in two separate counties could have been prosecuted in the separate counties, but for the unartful drawing of the indictment in one county which "used up" for substantive double jeopardy purposes all the facts that would have supported the prosecution in the other county of the crimes thos

1995State v. Sallie, 206 Ga.App. 732 , 427 S.E.2d 11 (1992) represents another method in which crimes may have to be deemed included, i.e., where the defendant is convicted under an indictment or accusation drawn in such a manner as to bar further convictions. [3] Compare State v. Sallie, supra (crimes committed in two separate counties could have been prosecuted in the separate counties, but for the unartful drawing of the indictment in one county which "used up" for substantive double jeopardy purposes all the facts that would have supported the prosecution in the other county of the crimes thos

11995–1995
Powe v. State green
ga · 1987
2 sentences

1995State v. Sallie, 206 Ga.App. 732 , 427 S.E.2d 11 (1992) represents another method in which crimes may have to be deemed included, i.e., where the defendant is convicted under an indictment or accusation drawn in such a manner as to bar further convictions. [3] Compare State v. Sallie, supra (crimes committed in two separate counties could have been prosecuted in the separate counties, but for the unartful drawing of the indictment in one county which "used up" for substantive double jeopardy purposes all the facts that would have supported the prosecution in the other county of the crimes thos

1995State v. Sallie, 206 Ga.App. 732 , 427 S.E.2d 11 (1992) represents another method in which crimes may have to be deemed included, i.e., where the defendant is convicted under an indictment or accusation drawn in such a manner as to bar further convictions. [3] Compare State v. Sallie, supra (crimes committed in two separate counties could have been prosecuted in the separate counties, but for the unartful drawing of the indictment in one county which "used up" for substantive double jeopardy purposes all the facts that would have supported the prosecution in the other county of the crimes thos

11995–1995
Burdett v. State green
gactapp · 1981
2 sentences

1985Appellant’s contentions are substantially similar to those considered and rejected by this court in Burdett v. State, 159 Ga. App. 394 (2), 395 (3) ( 283 SE2d 622 ) (1981).

1985Appellant’s contentions are substantially similar to those considered and rejected by this court in Burdett v. State, 159 Ga. App. 394 (2), 395 (3) ( 283 SE2d 622 ) (1981).

11985–1985
Adkins v. Flagg green
ga · 1917
2 sentences

1983The defendants complain that plaintiff’s counsel prejudiced their case by repeatedly making denigrating remarks concerning both the integrity of defense counsel and the manner in which the defense was being conducted and that the trial court erred in “failing to control the conduct of plaintiffs counsel” or “to rebuke counsel properly when requested and when the situation demanded such a rebuke ...” “ ‘[W]hat has transpired in a case from its inception to its conclusion, and the conduct of the party or his counsel with respect to the case is the subject of legitimate comment,’ ” Miller v. Cole

1983The defendants complain that plaintiff’s counsel prejudiced their case by repeatedly making denigrating remarks concerning both the integrity of defense counsel and the manner in which the defense was being conducted and that the trial court erred in “failing to control the conduct of plaintiffs counsel” or “to rebuke counsel properly when requested and when the situation demanded such a rebuke ...” “ ‘[W]hat has transpired in a case from its inception to its conclusion, and the conduct of the party or his counsel with respect to the case is the subject of legitimate comment,’ ” Miller v. Cole

11983–1983
Goodwin v. Candace, Inc. green
gactapp · 1955
2 sentences

1971See West View Corp. v. Alston, 208 Ga. 122 ( 65 SE2d 406 ); Goodwin v. Candace, Inc., 92 Ga. App. 438 ( 88 SE2d 723 ). 3.

1971See West View Corp. v. Alston, 208 Ga. 122 ( 65 SE2d 406 ); Goodwin v. Candace, Inc., 92 Ga. App. 438 ( 88 SE2d 723 ). 3.

11971–1971
Fielder v. Davison green
ga · 1913
11958–1958
Chattooga County v. Megginson green
ga · 1913
11958–1958
Jump v. Anderson green
gactapp · 1938
11958–1958
Hix-Green Company v. Dowis green
gactapp · 1949
2 sentences

1958Fielder v. Davison, 139 Ga. 509 ( 77 S. E. 618 ); Hix-Green Co. v. Dowis, 79 Ga. App. 412 ( 53 S. E. 2d 601 ); Jump v. Anderson, 58 Ga. App. 126 ( 197 S. E. 644 ).

1958Fielder v. Davison, 139 Ga. 509 ( 77 S. E. 618 ); Hix-Green Co. v. Dowis, 79 Ga. App. 412 ( 53 S. E. 2d 601 ); Jump v. Anderson, 58 Ga. App. 126 ( 197 S. E. 644 ).

11958–1958
Union Fraternal League of Boston v. Johnston neutral
ga · 1905
11928–1928
Palmer v. Rowan green
neb · 1887
11889–1889

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