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codification principle in Georgia

26 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1906–2016 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.

Followed or applied (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Turkett v. Central of Georgia Railway Co.green
gactapp · 1968 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Co., 117 Ga. App. 617, 617 ( 161 SE2d 362 ) (1968) (holding that court erred in dismissing petition alleging negligence when plaintiff collided with warning device placed in roadway by defendant while traveling in the dark, in the rain, and under circumstances of poor visibility; and obstruction was unlighted, obscured from plaintiff’s vision by its placement, and could not be.seen until within 10 feet); Rogers v. Johnson, 94 Ga.App. 666, 666 (syllabus), 677 (1), 678 (3) ( 96 SE2d 285 ) (1956) (sustaining verdict for plaintiff when decedent was traveling roadway at night in car that collided w

2016Co., 117 Ga. App. 617, 617 ( 161 SE2d 362 ) (1968) (holding that court erred in dismissing petition alleging negligence when plaintiff collided with warning device placed in roadway by defendant while traveling in the dark, in the rain, and under circumstances of poor visibility; and obstruction was unlighted, obscured from plaintiff’s vision by its placement, and could not be.seen until within 10 feet); Rogers v. Johnson, 94 Ga.App. 666, 666 (syllabus), 677 (1), 678 (3) ( 96 SE2d 285 ) (1956) (sustaining verdict for plaintiff when decedent was traveling roadway at night in car that collided w

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Edmondson v. Brooks County Board of Educationgreen
gactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Ga. 2000) (acknowledging that this Court uses a four-part test, and reciting test so as to make clear that defendant must have “actual knowledge” as to the first three prongs); Ex parte City of Geneva, 707 So2d 626, 629 n.2 (Ala. 1997) (construing Alabama’s recreational-use statute and observing that “the four-part ‘actual knowledge’ test of [Ala. Code] § 35-15-24 [(which applies ‘actual knowledge’ to the first three prongs of test)] appears likely to be a codification of the test employed by the state courts of Georgia when determining whether a noncommercial recreational landowner may be lia

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Rogers v. Johnsongreen
gactapp · 1956 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Co., 117 Ga. App. 617, 617 ( 161 SE2d 362 ) (1968) (holding that court erred in dismissing petition alleging negligence when plaintiff collided with warning device placed in roadway by defendant while traveling in the dark, in the rain, and under circumstances of poor visibility; and obstruction was unlighted, obscured from plaintiff’s vision by its placement, and could not be.seen until within 10 feet); Rogers v. Johnson, 94 Ga.App. 666, 666 (syllabus), 677 (1), 678 (3) ( 96 SE2d 285 ) (1956) (sustaining verdict for plaintiff when decedent was traveling roadway at night in car that collided w

2016Co., 117 Ga. App. 617, 617 ( 161 SE2d 362 ) (1968) (holding that court erred in dismissing petition alleging negligence when plaintiff collided with warning device placed in roadway by defendant while traveling in the dark, in the rain, and under circumstances of poor visibility; and obstruction was unlighted, obscured from plaintiff’s vision by its placement, and could not be.seen until within 10 feet); Rogers v. Johnson, 94 Ga.App. 666, 666 (syllabus), 677 (1), 678 (3) ( 96 SE2d 285 ) (1956) (sustaining verdict for plaintiff when decedent was traveling roadway at night in car that collided w

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Trammell v. Matthewsgreen
gactapp · 1951 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Co., 117 Ga. App. 617, 617 ( 161 SE2d 362 ) (1968) (holding that court erred in dismissing petition alleging negligence when plaintiff collided with warning device placed in roadway by defendant while traveling in the dark, in the rain, and under circumstances of poor visibility; and obstruction was unlighted, obscured from plaintiff’s vision by its placement, and could not be.seen until within 10 feet); Rogers v. Johnson, 94 Ga.App. 666, 666 (syllabus), 677 (1), 678 (3) ( 96 SE2d 285 ) (1956) (sustaining verdict for plaintiff when decedent was traveling roadway at night in car that collided w

2016Co., 117 Ga. App. 617, 617 ( 161 SE2d 362 ) (1968) (holding that court erred in dismissing petition alleging negligence when plaintiff collided with warning device placed in roadway by defendant while traveling in the dark, in the rain, and under circumstances of poor visibility; and obstruction was unlighted, obscured from plaintiff’s vision by its placement, and could not be.seen until within 10 feet); Rogers v. Johnson, 94 Ga.App. 666, 666 (syllabus), 677 (1), 678 (3) ( 96 SE2d 285 ) (1956) (sustaining verdict for plaintiff when decedent was traveling roadway at night in car that collided w

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SOUTH GWINNETT ATHLETIC ASS'N, INC. v. Nashgreen
gactapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Ga. 2000) (acknowledging that this Court uses a four-part test, and reciting test so as to make clear that defendant must have “actual knowledge” as to the first three prongs); Ex parte City of Geneva, 707 So2d 626, 629 n.2 (Ala. 1997) (construing Alabama’s recreational-use statute and observing that “the four-part ‘actual knowledge’ test of [Ala. Code] § 35-15-24 [(which applies ‘actual knowledge’ to the first three prongs of test)] appears likely to be a codification of the test employed by the state courts of Georgia when determining whether a noncommercial recreational landowner may be lia

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Ray v. Georgia Department of Natural Resourcesgreen
gactapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Ga. 2000) (acknowledging that this Court uses a four-part test, and reciting test so as to make clear that defendant must have “actual knowledge” as to the first three prongs); Ex parte City of Geneva, 707 So2d 626, 629 n.2 (Ala. 1997) (construing Alabama’s recreational-use statute and observing that “the four-part ‘actual knowledge’ test of [Ala. Code] § 35-15-24 [(which applies ‘actual knowledge’ to the first three prongs of test)] appears likely to be a codification of the test employed by the state courts of Georgia when determining whether a noncommercial recreational landowner may be lia

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State v. Mirquetgreen
utah · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Rev. 761 , 781-783 (1980). 28 Model Penal Code § 1.07 cmt. 5, p. 130 (1985). 29 See, e.g., Polk v. Commonwealth, 679 SW2d 231, 233 (Ky. 1984) (statute precluding multiple convictions where crime is established by proof of same or less than all the facts is “simply a codification of the rule laid down in Blockburger”); Hackett v. State, 569 A2d 79 (Del. 1990); People v. Abiodun, 111 P3d 462, 465 (Colo. 2005); State v. Wood, 868 P2d 70, 90-91 (Utah 1993), overruled on other grounds by State v. Mirquet, 914 P2d 1144, 1147, n. 2 (Utah 1996). 30 2 49 Ga. at 121. 31 Id. at 123.

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People v. Abiodungreen
colo · 2005 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Rev. 761 , 781-783 (1980). 28 Model Penal Code § 1.07 cmt. 5, p. 130 (1985). 29 See, e.g., Polk v. Commonwealth, 679 SW2d 231, 233 (Ky. 1984) (statute precluding multiple convictions where crime is established by proof of same or less than all the facts is “simply a codification of the rule laid down in Blockburger”); Hackett v. State, 569 A2d 79 (Del. 1990); People v. Abiodun, 111 P3d 462, 465 (Colo. 2005); State v. Wood, 868 P2d 70, 90-91 (Utah 1993), overruled on other grounds by State v. Mirquet, 914 P2d 1144, 1147, n. 2 (Utah 1996). 30 2 49 Ga. at 121. 31 Id. at 123.

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State v. Woodgreen
utah · 1993 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Rev. 761 , 781-783 (1980). 28 Model Penal Code § 1.07 cmt. 5, p. 130 (1985). 29 See, e.g., Polk v. Commonwealth, 679 SW2d 231, 233 (Ky. 1984) (statute precluding multiple convictions where crime is established by proof of same or less than all the facts is “simply a codification of the rule laid down in Blockburger”); Hackett v. State, 569 A2d 79 (Del. 1990); People v. Abiodun, 111 P3d 462, 465 (Colo. 2005); State v. Wood, 868 P2d 70, 90-91 (Utah 1993), overruled on other grounds by State v. Mirquet, 914 P2d 1144, 1147, n. 2 (Utah 1996). 30 2 49 Ga. at 121. 31 Id. at 123.

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Polk v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 1984 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Rev. 761 , 781-783 (1980). 28 Model Penal Code § 1.07 cmt. 5, p. 130 (1985). 29 See, e.g., Polk v. Commonwealth, 679 SW2d 231, 233 (Ky. 1984) (statute precluding multiple convictions where crime is established by proof of same or less than all the facts is “simply a codification of the rule laid down in Blockburger”); Hackett v. State, 569 A2d 79 (Del. 1990); People v. Abiodun, 111 P3d 462, 465 (Colo. 2005); State v. Wood, 868 P2d 70, 90-91 (Utah 1993), overruled on other grounds by State v. Mirquet, 914 P2d 1144, 1147, n. 2 (Utah 1996). 30 2 49 Ga. at 121. 31 Id. at 123.

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State v. Burgessgreen
ga · 1993 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See also Burgess, 263 Ga. at 145 . 32 The “required evidence” test applies strictly within the context of determining whether multiple convictions are precluded because one of the crimes was “established by proof of the same or less than all the facts” that were required to establish the other crime under OCGA § 16-1-6 (1).

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Aven v. Steiner Cancer Hospital Inc.green
ga · 1939 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990It is a codification of a principle stated in Williams v. West Point, 68 Ga. 816 [1882], which is applicable generally to legislative or governmental bodies.” Aven v. Steiner Cancer Hosp., 189 Ga. 126, 140 ( 5 SE2d 356 ) (1939).

1990It is a codification of a principle stated in Williams v. West Point, 68 Ga. 816 [1882], which is applicable generally to legislative or governmental bodies.” Aven v. Steiner Cancer Hosp., 189 Ga. 126, 140 ( 5 SE2d 356 ) (1939).

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East Tenn., Va. & Ga. Railway Co. v. Kanegreen
ga · 1893 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1969–1969
2 sentences

1969Co. v. Kane, 92 Ga. 187, 192 ( 18 SE 18 , 22 LRA 315) and a number of prior cases, in which it was asserted that “certainly a party should be relieved from proving that which his adversary distinctly alleges,” and this he may do “without formally tendering the [pleading] in evidence.” “An admission in the pleadings . . . is to be taken as true, and the record should not be burdened by proof of the fact admitted.” Lovell v. Frankum, 145 Ga. 106 (5) ( 88 SE 569 ).

1969Co. v. Kane, 92 Ga. 187, 192 ( 18 SE 18 , 22 LRA 315) and a number of prior cases, in which it was asserted that "certainly a party should be relieved from proving that which his adversary distinctly alleges," and this he may do "without formally tendering the [pleading] in evidence." "An admission in the pleadings . . . is to be taken as true, and the record should not be burdened by proof of the fact admitted." Lovell v. Frankum, 145 Ga. 106 (5) ( 88 SE 569 ).

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Larey v. Bakergreen
ga · 1890 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1950–1950
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Savannah, Florida & Western Railway v. Graygreen
ga · 1887 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1940–1940
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O'Kelley v. Gholstongreen
· 1892 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1934–1934
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
DeKalb County v. Druid Hills Civic Ass'ngreen
ga · 1998 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000But see DeKalb County v. Druid Hills Civic Assn., 269 Ga. 619 ( 502 SE2d 719 ) (1998); Tate v. Stephens, 245 Ga. 519 ( 265 SE2d 811 ) (1980) (special interest needed to contest zoning determinations).

2000But see DeKalb County v. Druid Hills Civic Assn., 269 Ga. 619 ( 502 SE2d 719 ) (1998); Tate v. Stephens, 245 Ga. 519 ( 265 SE2d 811 ) (1980) (special interest needed to contest zoning determinations).

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Also cited on this issue (45)

CaseCitedYears
Martin v. State green
· 1868
2 sentences

1993The general law regarding circumstantial evidence is codified at OCGA § 24-4-6, which provides that " [t]o warrant a conviction on circumstantial evidence, the proved facts shall not only be consistent with the hypothesis of guilt, but shall exclude every other reasonable hypothesis save that of the guilt of the accused." (Emphasis supplied.) This statute represents a codification of the rule requiring a charge on circumstantial evidence where the State's case depends entirely upon circumstantial evidence derived from Martin v. State of Ga., 38 Ga. 293 (1868); Carter v. State, 46 Ga. 637 (1872

1993The general law regarding circumstantial evidence is codified at OCGA § 24-4-6, which provides that “[t]o warrant a conviction on circumstantial evidence, the proved facts shall not only be consistent with the hypothesis of guilt, but shall exclude every other reasonable hypothesis save that of the guilt of the accused.” (Emphasis supplied.) This statute represents a codification of the rule requiring a charge on circumstantial evidence where the state’s case depends entirely upon circumstantial evidence, derived from Martin v. State, 38 Ga. 293 (1868); Carter v. State, 46 Ga. 637 (1872); and

41993–1993
Carter v. State neutral
· 1872
2 sentences

1993The general law regarding circumstantial evidence is codified at OCGA § 24-4-6, which provides that " [t]o warrant a conviction on circumstantial evidence, the proved facts shall not only be consistent with the hypothesis of guilt, but shall exclude every other reasonable hypothesis save that of the guilt of the accused." (Emphasis supplied.) This statute represents a codification of the rule requiring a charge on circumstantial evidence where the State's case depends entirely upon circumstantial evidence derived from Martin v. State of Ga., 38 Ga. 293 (1868); Carter v. State, 46 Ga. 637 (1872

1993The general law regarding circumstantial evidence is codified at OCGA § 24-4-6, which provides that “[t]o warrant a conviction on circumstantial evidence, the proved facts shall not only be consistent with the hypothesis of guilt, but shall exclude every other reasonable hypothesis save that of the guilt of the accused.” (Emphasis supplied.) This statute represents a codification of the rule requiring a charge on circumstantial evidence where the state’s case depends entirely upon circumstantial evidence, derived from Martin v. State, 38 Ga. 293 (1868); Carter v. State, 46 Ga. 637 (1872); and

41993–1993
Simmons v. State green
ga · 1890
2 sentences

1993The general law regarding circumstantial evidence is codified at OCGA § 24-4-6, which provides that “[t]o warrant a conviction on circumstantial evidence, the proved facts shall not only be consistent with the hypothesis of guilt, but shall exclude every other reasonable hypothesis save that of the guilt of the accused.” (Emphasis supplied.) This statute represents a codification of the rule requiring a charge on circumstantial evidence where the state’s case depends entirely upon circumstantial evidence, derived from Martin v. State, 38 Ga. 293 (1868); Carter v. State, 46 Ga. 637 (1872); and

1993The general law regarding circumstantial evidence is codified at OCGA § 24-4-6, which provides that “[t]o warrant a conviction on circumstantial evidence, the proved facts shall not only be consistent with the hypothesis of guilt, but shall exclude every other reasonable hypothesis save that of the guilt of the accused.” (Emphasis supplied.) This statute represents a codification of the rule requiring a charge on circumstantial evidence where the state’s case depends entirely upon circumstantial evidence, derived from Martin v. State, 38 Ga. 293 (1868); Carter v. State, 46 Ga. 637 (1872); and

41993–1993
Williams v. City Council of West Point green
ga · 1882
2 sentences

1990It is a codification of a principle stated in Williams v. West Point, 68 Ga. 816 [1882], which is applicable generally to legislative or governmental bodies.” Aven v. Steiner Cancer Hosp., 189 Ga. 126, 140 ( 5 SE2d 356 ) (1939).

1983Code § 69-202 (now OCGA § 36-30-3) provides: “One council may not by an ordinance bind itself or its successors so as to prevent free legislation in matters of municipal government.” This is a codification of the principle enunciated in Williams v. City Council of West Point, 68 Ga. 816 .

41939–1990
M. J. Atkins & Co. v. Cobb green
ga · 1876
2 sentences

1918It is true that the Civil Code, § 4137, provides: “After acceptance of goods purchased, the presumption is that they are of the quality ordered, and the burden is on the buyer to prove the contrary, and partial payments with knowledge of the defective condition will not estop the buyer from pleading partial failure of consideration.” This section of the code is but a codification of the principle announced in Atkins v. Coll, 56 Ga. 86 (5), 89, which was a case of express warranty.

1906Civil Code, § 3557, provides: “After acceptance of goods purchased, the presumption is that they are of the quality ordered, and the burden is on the buyer to ¡Drove the contrary. ' Partial payment, with knowledge of the •defective condition, will not estop the buyer from pleading partial failure of consideration.” This section of the code is but a codification of the principle announced in Atkins v. Cobb, 56 Ga. 86 , which was a case of express warranty.

21906–1918
Hackett v. State green
del · 1990
1 sentence

2006Rev. 761 , 781-783 (1980). 28 Model Penal Code § 1.07 cmt. 5, p. 130 (1985). 29 See, e.g., Polk v. Commonwealth, 679 SW2d 231, 233 (Ky. 1984) (statute precluding multiple convictions where crime is established by proof of same or less than all the facts is “simply a codification of the rule laid down in Blockburger”); Hackett v. State, 569 A2d 79 (Del. 1990); People v. Abiodun, 111 P3d 462, 465 (Colo. 2005); State v. Wood, 868 P2d 70, 90-91 (Utah 1993), overruled on other grounds by State v. Mirquet, 914 P2d 1144, 1147, n. 2 (Utah 1996). 30 2 49 Ga. at 121. 31 Id. at 123.

12006–2006
Board of Commissioners v. Montgomery green
ga · 1930
2 sentences

2000The statute is the codification of a principle set out in Bd. of Commrs. of Manchester v. Montgomery, 170 Ga. 361 ( 153 SE 34 ) (1930) (see Head v. Browning, 215 Ga. 263 (2) ( 109 SE2d 798 ) (1959)), whereby a citizen/resident/taxpayer whose “interest” is in having the laws executed and a public duty enforced may turn to the judicial branch to seek to compel or enjoin 4 the actions of one who discharges public duties “where the question is one of public right and the object is to procure the enforcement of a public duty. . . .” See, e.g., Arneson v. Bd. of Trustees of the Employees’ Retirement

2000The statute is the codification of a principle set out in Bd. of Commrs. of Manchester v. Montgomery, 170 Ga. 361 ( 153 SE 34 ) (1930) (see Head v. Browning, 215 Ga. 263 (2) ( 109 SE2d 798 ) (1959)), whereby a citizen/resident/taxpayer whose “interest” is in having the laws executed and a public duty enforced may turn to the judicial branch to seek to compel or enjoin 4 the actions of one who discharges public duties “where the question is one of public right and the object is to procure the enforcement of a public duty. . . .” See, e.g., Arneson v. Bd. of Trustees of the Employees’ Retirement

12000–2000
Stephens v. Moran green
ga · 1965
2 sentences

2000The statute is the codification of a principle set out in Bd. of Commrs. of Manchester v. Montgomery, 170 Ga. 361 ( 153 SE 34 ) (1930) (see Head v. Browning, 215 Ga. 263 (2) ( 109 SE2d 798 ) (1959)), whereby a citizen/resident/taxpayer whose “interest” is in having the laws executed and a public duty enforced may turn to the judicial branch to seek to compel or enjoin 4 the actions of one who discharges public duties “where the question is one of public right and the object is to procure the enforcement of a public duty. . . .” See, e.g., Arneson v. Bd. of Trustees of the Employees’ Retirement

2000The statute is the codification of a principle set out in Bd. of Commrs. of Manchester v. Montgomery, 170 Ga. 361 ( 153 SE 34 ) (1930) (see Head v. Browning, 215 Ga. 263 (2) ( 109 SE2d 798 ) (1959)), whereby a citizen/resident/taxpayer whose “interest” is in having the laws executed and a public duty enforced may turn to the judicial branch to seek to compel or enjoin 4 the actions of one who discharges public duties “where the question is one of public right and the object is to procure the enforcement of a public duty. . . .” See, e.g., Arneson v. Bd. of Trustees of the Employees’ Retirement

12000–2000
Tate v. Stephens green
ga · 1980
2 sentences

2000But see DeKalb County v. Druid Hills Civic Assn., 269 Ga. 619 ( 502 SE2d 719 ) (1998); Tate v. Stephens, 245 Ga. 519 ( 265 SE2d 811 ) (1980) (special interest needed to contest zoning determinations).

2000But see DeKalb County v. Druid Hills Civic Assn., 269 Ga. 619 ( 502 SE2d 719 ) (1998); Tate v. Stephens, 245 Ga. 519 ( 265 SE2d 811 ) (1980) (special interest needed to contest zoning determinations).

12000–2000
Head v. Browning green
ga · 1959
2 sentences

2000The statute is the codification of a principle set out in Bd. of Commrs. of Manchester v. Montgomery, 170 Ga. 361 ( 153 SE 34 ) (1930) (see Head v. Browning, 215 Ga. 263 (2) ( 109 SE2d 798 ) (1959)), whereby a citizen/resident/taxpayer whose “interest” is in having the laws executed and a public duty enforced may turn to the judicial branch to seek to compel or enjoin 4 the actions of one who discharges public duties “where the question is one of public right and the object is to procure the enforcement of a public duty. . . .” See, e.g., Arneson v. Bd. of Trustees of the Employees’ Retirement

2000The statute is the codification of a principle set out in Bd. of Commrs. of Manchester v. Montgomery, 170 Ga. 361 ( 153 SE 34 ) (1930) (see Head v. Browning, 215 Ga. 263 (2) ( 109 SE2d 798 ) (1959)), whereby a citizen/resident/taxpayer whose “interest” is in having the laws executed and a public duty enforced may turn to the judicial branch to seek to compel or enjoin 4 the actions of one who discharges public duties “where the question is one of public right and the object is to procure the enforcement of a public duty. . . .” See, e.g., Arneson v. Bd. of Trustees of the Employees’ Retirement

12000–2000
Arneson v. Board of Trustees of Employees' Retirement System green
ga · 1987
2 sentences

2000The statute is the codification of a principle set out in Bd. of Commrs. of Manchester v. Montgomery, 170 Ga. 361 ( 153 SE 34 ) (1930) (see Head v. Browning, 215 Ga. 263 (2) ( 109 SE2d 798 ) (1959)), whereby a citizen/resident/taxpayer whose “interest” is in having the laws executed and a public duty enforced may turn to the judicial branch to seek to compel or enjoin 4 the actions of one who discharges public duties “where the question is one of public right and the object is to procure the enforcement of a public duty. . . .” See, e.g., Arneson v. Bd. of Trustees of the Employees’ Retirement

2000The statute is the codification of a principle set out in Bd. of Commrs. of Manchester v. Montgomery, 170 Ga. 361 ( 153 SE 34 ) (1930) (see Head v. Browning, 215 Ga. 263 (2) ( 109 SE2d 798 ) (1959)), whereby a citizen/resident/taxpayer whose “interest” is in having the laws executed and a public duty enforced may turn to the judicial branch to seek to compel or enjoin 4 the actions of one who discharges public duties “where the question is one of public right and the object is to procure the enforcement of a public duty. . . .” See, e.g., Arneson v. Bd. of Trustees of the Employees’ Retirement

12000–2000
League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County, Inc. v. City of Atlanta green
ga · 1980
2 sentences

2000The statute is the codification of a principle set out in Bd. of Commrs. of Manchester v. Montgomery, 170 Ga. 361 ( 153 SE 34 ) (1930) (see Head v. Browning, 215 Ga. 263 (2) ( 109 SE2d 798 ) (1959)), whereby a citizen/resident/taxpayer whose “interest” is in having the laws executed and a public duty enforced may turn to the judicial branch to seek to compel or enjoin 4 the actions of one who discharges public duties “where the question is one of public right and the object is to procure the enforcement of a public duty. . . .” See, e.g., Arneson v. Bd. of Trustees of the Employees’ Retirement

2000The statute is the codification of a principle set out in Bd. of Commrs. of Manchester v. Montgomery, 170 Ga. 361 ( 153 SE 34 ) (1930) (see Head v. Browning, 215 Ga. 263 (2) ( 109 SE2d 798 ) (1959)), whereby a citizen/resident/taxpayer whose “interest” is in having the laws executed and a public duty enforced may turn to the judicial branch to seek to compel or enjoin 4 the actions of one who discharges public duties “where the question is one of public right and the object is to procure the enforcement of a public duty. . . .” See, e.g., Arneson v. Bd. of Trustees of the Employees’ Retirement

12000–2000
Lovell v. Frankum green
ga · 1916
2 sentences

1969Co. v. Kane, 92 Ga. 187, 192 ( 18 SE 18 , 22 LRA 315) and a number of prior cases, in which it was asserted that "certainly a party should be relieved from proving that which his adversary distinctly alleges," and this he may do "without formally tendering the [pleading] in evidence." "An admission in the pleadings . . . is to be taken as true, and the record should not be burdened by proof of the fact admitted." Lovell v. Frankum, 145 Ga. 106 (5) ( 88 SE 569 ).

1969Co. v. Kane, 92 Ga. 187, 192 ( 18 SE 18 , 22 LRA 315) and a number of prior cases, in which it was asserted that "certainly a party should be relieved from proving that which his adversary distinctly alleges," and this he may do "without formally tendering the [pleading] in evidence." "An admission in the pleadings . . . is to be taken as true, and the record should not be burdened by proof of the fact admitted." Lovell v. Frankum, 145 Ga. 106 (5) ( 88 SE 569 ).

11969–1969
Weitman v. Thiot neutral
ca6 · 1879
11962–1962
Tritt v. Roberts green
ga · 1879
1 sentence

1962The Code section is merely a codification of the rule announced in several decisions of the Supreme Court that public recordation of the deed is such adequate notice to the true owner as to invest the constructive possession with the element of notoriety essential to its being adverse. [Citing James v. Patterson, 62 Ga. 527, 531 ; Weitman v. Thiot, 64 Ga. 11 (3), 17; Tritt v. Roberts, 64 Ga. 156 (2); Anderson v. Dodd, 65 Ga. 402 ; Kilpatrick v. Strozier, 67 Ga. 247, 251 ; Johnson v. Simerly, 90 Ga. 612 ( 16 SE 951 ).

11962–1962
Janes v. Patterson green
ga · 1879
11962–1962
Anderson v. Dodd neutral
ga · 1880
1 sentence

1962The Code section is merely a codification of the rule announced in several decisions of the Supreme Court that public recordation of the deed is such adequate notice to the true owner as to invest the constructive possession with the element of notoriety essential to its being adverse. [Citing James v. Patterson, 62 Ga. 527, 531 ; Weitman v. Thiot, 64 Ga. 11 (3), 17; Tritt v. Roberts, 64 Ga. 156 (2); Anderson v. Dodd, 65 Ga. 402 ; Kilpatrick v. Strozier, 67 Ga. 247, 251 ; Johnson v. Simerly, 90 Ga. 612 ( 16 SE 951 ).

11962–1962
Kilpatrick v. Strozier neutral
ga · 1881
11962–1962
Johnson v. Simerly neutral
ga · 1892
2 sentences

1962The Code section is merely a codification of the rule announced in several decisions of the Supreme Court that public recordation of the deed is such adequate notice to the true owner as to invest the constructive possession with the element of notoriety essential to its being adverse. [Citing James v. Patterson, 62 Ga. 527, 531 ; Weitman v. Thiot, 64 Ga. 11 (3), 17; Tritt v. Roberts, 64 Ga. 156 (2); Anderson v. Dodd, 65 Ga. 402 ; Kilpatrick v. Strozier, 67 Ga. 247, 251 ; Johnson v. Simerly, 90 Ga. 612 ( 16 SE 951 ).

1962The Code section is merely a codification of the rule announced in several decisions of the Supreme Court that public recordation of the deed is such adequate notice to the true owner as to invest the constructive possession with the element of notoriety essential to its being adverse. [Citing James v. Patterson, 62 Ga. 527, 531 ; Weitman v. Thiot, 64 Ga. 11 (3), 17; Tritt v. Roberts, 64 Ga. 156 (2); Anderson v. Dodd, 65 Ga. 402 ; Kilpatrick v. Strozier, 67 Ga. 247, 251 ; Johnson v. Simerly, 90 Ga. 612 ( 16 SE 951 ).

11962–1962
Terrell v. McLean green
ga · 1908
11962–1962
Bowman v. Owens green
ga · 1909
11962–1962
Lawson v. City of Moultrie green
ga · 1942
11960–1960
Smith v. Ouzts green
ga · 1958
11960–1960
Ezzell v. Maltbie neutral
· 1849
11942–1942
Hill v. Freeman neutral
ga · 1849
11942–1942
National Bank v. Southern Porcelain Manufacturing Co. neutral
ga · 1877
11942–1942
Papworth v. City of Fitzgerald neutral
ga · 1900
11942–1942
Draper v. Medlock green
ga · 1905
11942–1942
First National Bank v. Atlanta Rubber Co. neutral
· 1886
11940–1940
Stevenson v. State green
· 1889
11940–1940
Hammond v. County of Richmond green
ga · 1883
11939–1939
Smith v. Wilkes & McDuffie Counties green
ga · 1887
11939–1939
Cumming v. Cumming green
· 1847
11932–1932
Craigmiles v. Gamble green
ga · 1890
11932–1932
Harrell v. Broxton neutral
ga · 1887
11930–1930
Railway Postal Clerks Investment Ass'n v. Wells neutral
ga · 1917
11930–1930
White v. State green
ga · 1917
11930–1930
Schlosburg v. Tanenbaum neutral
gactapp · 1928
11930–1930
Burns v. Beck & Gregg Hardware Co. green
· 1889
11928–1928
Georgia Co-Operative Fire Ass'n v. Borchardt & Co. green
ga · 1905
11925–1925

Where else courts name it

CA 37 (1927–2025) GA 26 (1906–2016) FL 17 (1983–2017) NY 16 (1908–2015) TX 15 (1978–2015) PA 14 (1992–2022) LA 12 (1968–2016) OR 12 (1977–2021) IL 12 (1971–2009) OH 10 (1968–2023) KY 8 (1983–2024) KS 5 (1972–2026) UT 5 (1979–2024) NM 5 (1987–2021) MT 5 (1981–2008) AL 5 (1936–2014) IN 4 (1995–2019) AK 4 (1980–2013) AZ 3 (1990–2014) MD 3 (1977–2007) VA 3 (1982–2025) WV 3 (2005–2024) NC 3 (1986–1992) CO 3 (1981–1992) OK 2 (1977–1997) AR 2 (1997–2012) MS 2 (1998–1999) MO 2 (1987–2021) DC 2 (1995–2008) MN 2 (2003–2003) HI 2 (1995–1995) WI 2 (1968–1981) WA 2 (1997–2021) MI 2 (1971–2020)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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