golden rule in Georgia

25 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1908–2025 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 (35)

Case	Followed	Cited
Judicial Council of Ga. v. BROWN & GALLOgreen ga · 2010 · cited in 4 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2019 2 sentences 2013“The cardinal rule of statutory construction requires this Court to look diligently for the intention of the General Assembly and the golden rule of statutory construction requires us to follow the literal language of the statute unless it produces contradiction, absurdity, or such an inconvenience as to insure that the legislature meant something else.” Judicial Council of Ga. v. Brown & Gallo, LLC, 288 Ga. 294, 296-297 ( 702 SE2d 894 ) (2010) (citations and punctuation omitted). 2013“The cardinal rule of statutory construction requires this Court to look diligently for the intention of the General Assembly and the golden rule of statutory construction requires us to follow the literal language of the statute unless it produces contradiction, absurdity, or such an inconvenience as to insure that the legislature meant something else.” Judicial Council of Ga. v. Brown & Gallo, LLC, 288 Ga. 294, 296-297 ( 702 SE2d 894 ) (2010) (citations and punctuation omitted).	3	4
Ledford v. Stategreen ga · 2011 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2020 2 sentences 2020Ledford v. State, 289 Ga. 70, 86 (17) ( 709 SE2d 239 ) (2011) (argument asking the jury to think about the unpleasant way in which the victim had died did not violate the golden rule), disapproved in part on other grounds 13 in Willis v. State, 304 Ga. 686 , 706 n. 3 (11) (a) ( 820 SE2d 640 ) (2018). 2020Ledford v. State, 289 Ga. 70, 86 (17) ( 709 SE2d 239 ) (2011) (argument asking the jury to think about the unpleasant way in which the victim had died did not violate the golden rule), disapproved in part on other grounds 13 in Willis v. State, 304 Ga. 686 , 706 n. 3 (11) (a) ( 820 SE2d 640 ) (2018).	2	2
Martin v. Stategreen ga · 2015 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 2 sentences 2017See Martin v. State, 298 Ga. 259 (7) (c) ( 779 SE2d 342 ) (2015). 2017See Martin v. State, 298 Ga. 259 (7) (c) ( 779 SE2d 342 ) (2015).	2	2
Braithwaite v. Stategreen ga · 2002 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2013 2 sentences 2013Nor is it improper for the prosecutor to emphasize to the 17 Braithwaite v. State, 275 Ga. 884, 885 (2) (b) ( 572 SE2d 612 ) (2002). 12 jury its responsibility to enforce the law. 2013Nor is it improper for the prosecutor to emphasize to the 17 Braithwaite v. State, 275 Ga. 884, 885 (2) (b) ( 572 SE2d 612 ) (2002). 12 jury its responsibility to enforce the law.	2	2
Hayes v. Stategreen gactapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1999–2012 2 sentences 2012Hayes v. State, 236 Ga. App. 617, 619 (3) ( 512 SE2d 294 ) (1999) (counsel’s argument asking the jurors to put themselves in the place of a witness was not an impermissible golden rule argument). 2012Hayes v. State, 236 Ga. App. 617, 619 (3) ( 512 SE2d 294 ) (1999) (counsel’s argument asking the jurors to put themselves in the place of a witness was not an impermissible golden rule argument).	1	2
Prison Health Services, Inc. v. Mitchellgreen gactapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 2 sentences 2025The district court did not address Golden’s motion until March 29, 2022, when it denied the motion as moot. 2 Golden filed her renewal action on October 21, 2021. 3 See OCGA § 9-11-41 (d); Prison Health Svcs. v. Mitchell, 256 Ga. App. 537, 539 ( 568 SE2d 741 ) (2002). 5 Under Georgia law, “[i]f a plaintiff who has dismissed an action in any court commences an action based upon or including the same claim against the same defendant, the plaintiff shall first pay the court costs of the action previously dismissed.” OCGA § 9-11-41 (d). 2025The district court did not address Golden’s motion until March 29, 2022, when it denied the motion as moot. 2 Golden filed her renewal action on October 21, 2021. 3 See OCGA § 9-11-41 (d); Prison Health Svcs. v. Mitchell, 256 Ga. App. 537, 539 ( 568 SE2d 741 ) (2002). 5 Under Georgia law, “[i]f a plaintiff who has dismissed an action in any court commences an action based upon or including the same claim against the same defendant, the plaintiff shall first pay the court costs of the action previously dismissed.” OCGA § 9-11-41 (d).	1	1
Menefee v. Stategreen ga · 2017 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021 2 sentences 2021Jones first argues that the prosecutor made an improper golden rule argument, asking the jurors to place themselves in the position of the victim, Menefee v. State, 301 Ga. 505, 512 (4) (a) (ii) (A) ( 801 SE2d 782 ) (2017), to which trial counsel should have objected. 2021Jones first argues that the prosecutor made an improper golden rule argument, asking the jurors to place themselves in the position of the victim, Menefee v. State, 301 Ga. 505, 512 (4) (a) (ii) (A) ( 801 SE2d 782 ) (2017), to which trial counsel should have objected.	1	1
Faust v. Stategreen ga · 2017 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020So “the failure to object . . . could not have been patently unreasonable, and [Parham] has not shown ineffective assistance in this regard.” Faust v. State, 302 Ga. 211, 220 (4) (c) ( 805 SE2d 826 ) (2017) (prosecutor’s urging jurors to speak on behalf of the community was not an impermissible golden rule argument). 2020So “the failure to object . . . could not have been patently unreasonable, and [Parham] has not shown ineffective assistance in this regard.” Faust v. State, 302 Ga. 211, 220 (4) (c) ( 805 SE2d 826 ) (2017) (prosecutor’s urging jurors to speak on behalf of the community was not an impermissible golden rule argument).	1	1
Nuci Phillips Memorial Foundation, Inc. v. Athens-Clarke County Board of Tax Assessorsgreen ga · 2010 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020Absent clear evidence that a contrary meaning was intended by the legislature, we assign words in a statute their ordinary, logical, and common meanings.15 Further, “[a]ll statutes are presumed to be enacted by the legislature with full knowledge of the existing condition of the law and with reference to it. . . [W]hen a statute is amended, from the addition of words it may be presumed that the legislature intended some change in the existing law.”16 In light of this, when the legislature 15 (Punctuation omitted.) Turner v. Ga. River Network, 297 Ga. 306, 308 ( 773 SE2d 706 ) (2015). 16 (Citat 2020Absent clear evidence that a contrary meaning was intended by the legislature, we assign words in a statute their ordinary, logical, and common meanings.15 Further, “[a]ll statutes are presumed to be enacted by the legislature with full knowledge of the existing condition of the law and with reference to it. . . [W]hen a statute is amended, from the addition of words it may be presumed that the legislature intended some change in the existing law.”16 In light of this, when the legislature 15 (Punctuation omitted.) Turner v. Ga. River Network, 297 Ga. 306, 308 ( 773 SE2d 706 ) (2015). 16 (Citat	1	1
Turner v. Georgia River Network, Grady County Board of Commissioners v. Georgia River Networkgreen ga · 2015 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020Absent clear evidence that a contrary meaning was intended by the legislature, we assign words in a statute their ordinary, logical, and common meanings.15 Further, “[a]ll statutes are presumed to be enacted by the legislature with full knowledge of the existing condition of the law and with reference to it. . . [W]hen a statute is amended, from the addition of words it may be presumed that the legislature intended some change in the existing law.”16 In light of this, when the legislature 15 (Punctuation omitted.) Turner v. Ga. River Network, 297 Ga. 306, 308 ( 773 SE2d 706 ) (2015). 16 (Citat 2020Absent clear evidence that a contrary meaning was intended by the legislature, we assign words in a statute their ordinary, logical, and common meanings.15 Further, “[a]ll statutes are presumed to be enacted by the legislature with full knowledge of the existing condition of the law and with reference to it. . . [W]hen a statute is amended, from the addition of words it may be presumed that the legislature intended some change in the existing law.”16 In light of this, when the legislature 15 (Punctuation omitted.) Turner v. Ga. River Network, 297 Ga. 306, 308 ( 773 SE2d 706 ) (2015). 16 (Citat	1	1
Myrick v. Stephanosgreen gactapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019 2 sentences 2019See Myrick , supra, 220 Ga. App. at 522 (4), 472 S.E.2d 431 (the golden rule argument "is improper because it asks the jurors to consider the case, not objectively as fair and impartial jurors, but rather from the biased, subjective standpoint of a litigant"). 2019See Myrick , supra, 220 Ga. App. at 522 (4), 472 S.E.2d 431 (the golden rule argument "is improper because it asks the jurors to consider the case, not objectively as fair and impartial jurors, but rather from the biased, subjective standpoint of a litigant").	1	1
Hargrove v. Stategreen ga · 2012 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016See Ellington v. State, 292 Ga. 109, 143 (10) (b) ( 735 SE2d 736 ) (2012) (not a violation of the golden rule where “the argument focused the jury’s attention on the evidence showing the nature of the acts [the defendant] committed against the victims rather than directly asking jurors to place themselves in the position of the victims”); Hargrove v. State, 291 Ga. 879, 884 (5) ( 734 SE2d 34 ) (2012) (not a violation of golden rule to ask jury to consider the feelings of the victim’s family); Ledford v. State, 289 Ga. 70, 86 (17) ( 709 SE2d 239 ) (2011) (not a violation of golden rule to “urg[ 2016See Ellington v. State, 292 Ga. 109, 143 (10) (b) ( 735 SE2d 736 ) (2012) (not a violation of the golden rule where “the argument focused the jury’s attention on the evidence showing the nature of the acts [the defendant] committed against the victims rather than directly asking jurors to place themselves in the position of the victims”); Hargrove v. State, 291 Ga. 879, 884 (5) ( 734 SE2d 34 ) (2012) (not a violation of golden rule to ask jury to consider the feelings of the victim’s family); Ledford v. State, 289 Ga. 70, 86 (17) ( 709 SE2d 239 ) (2011) (not a violation of golden rule to “urg[	1	1
Ellington v. Stategreen ga · 2012 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016See Ellington v. State, 292 Ga. 109, 143 (10) (b) ( 735 SE2d 736 ) (2012) (not a violation of the golden rule where “the argument focused the jury’s attention on the evidence showing the nature of the acts [the defendant] committed against the victims rather than directly asking jurors to place themselves in the position of the victims”); Hargrove v. State, 291 Ga. 879, 884 (5) ( 734 SE2d 34 ) (2012) (not a violation of golden rule to ask jury to consider the feelings of the victim’s family); Ledford v. State, 289 Ga. 70, 86 (17) ( 709 SE2d 239 ) (2011) (not a violation of golden rule to “urg[ 2016See Ellington v. State, 292 Ga. 109, 143 (10) (b) ( 735 SE2d 736 ) (2012) (not a violation of the golden rule where “the argument focused the jury’s attention on the evidence showing the nature of the acts [the defendant] committed against the victims rather than directly asking jurors to place themselves in the position of the victims”); Hargrove v. State, 291 Ga. 879, 884 (5) ( 734 SE2d 34 ) (2012) (not a violation of golden rule to ask jury to consider the feelings of the victim’s family); Ledford v. State, 289 Ga. 70, 86 (17) ( 709 SE2d 239 ) (2011) (not a violation of golden rule to “urg[	1	1
Spears v. Stategreen ga · 2015 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 1 sentence 2016Compare Spears, 296 Ga. at 614 (11) (b) (violation of golden rule where the State argued, “If he ever escaped, it could be you.”).	1	1
Dodge v. Board of Ed. of Chicagogreen scotus · 1937 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 1 sentence 2012“The presumption is that [an act fixing the term or tenure of a public officer or an employee of a state agency] is not intended to create private contractual or vested rights but merely declares a policy to be pursued until the legislature shall ordain otherwise.” Dodge v. Bd. of Ed., 302 U. S. 74, 79 (58 SC 98, 82 LE 57) (1937).	1	1
Hines v. Stategreen gactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012See Hines v. State, 246 Ga. App. 835, 837 ( 541 SE2d 410 ) (2000) (requests to convict for the safety of the community have been permitted). 2012See Hines v. State, 246 Ga. App. 835, 837 ( 541 SE2d 410 ) (2000) (requests to convict for the safety of the community have been permitted).	1	1
Jackson v. Stategreen ga · 2007 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012Such an argument is impermissible because it encourages the jurors to depart from neutrality and to decide the case on the basis of personal interest and bias rather than on the evidence. 4 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Jackson v. State, 282 Ga. 494, 499 (5) ( 651 SE2d 702 ) (2007). 2012Such an argument is impermissible because it encourages the jurors to depart from neutrality and to decide the case on the basis of personal interest and bias rather than on the evidence. 4 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Jackson v. State, 282 Ga. 494, 499 (5) ( 651 SE2d 702 ) (2007).	1	1
Futch v. Stategreen ga · 2010 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012(Punctuation omitted.) Futch v. State, 286 Ga. 378, 383 (2) (c) ( 687 SE2d 805 ) (2010) (prosecutor apologized for pointing shotgun in jury’s direction, explaining, “But you know what it made me think 812 about? 2012(Punctuation omitted.) Futch v. State, 286 Ga. 378, 383 (2) (c) ( 687 SE2d 805 ) (2010) (prosecutor apologized for pointing shotgun in jury’s direction, explaining, “But you know what it made me think 812 about?	1	1
State v. Hansongreen ga · 1982 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 2 sentences 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14	1	1
Isaacson v. Housegreen ga · 1961 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009	1	1
Ambles v. Stategreen ga · 1989 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009	1	1
Syms v. Stategreen gactapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 2 sentences 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14	1	1
State v. Colquittgreen gactapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 1 sentence 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14	1	1
State v. Wootengreen ga · 2001 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009	1	1
Smith v. Stategreen ga · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 2 sentences 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14	1	1
Fleming v. Stategreen gactapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 2 sentences 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14	1	1
Bowers v. Stategreen gactapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 2 sentences 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14	1	1
Horne v. Stategreen gactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004	1	1
White v. Stategreen gactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003	1	1
Caylor v. Stategreen gactapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002	1	1
Graham v. Stategreen gactapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002	1	1
Carr v. Stategreen ga · 1997 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
Greene v. Stategreen ga · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
Conner v. Stategreen ga · 1983 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
Barnes v. Maysgreen ga · 1892 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1941–1941	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (16)

Case	Cited	Years
Cooper v. State green ga · 2015 2 sentences 2017Cooper v. State, 296 Ga. 728 (3) ( 770 SE2d 597 ) (2015). (ii) Alleged Violations of the Golden Rule (A) The golden rule in Georgia jurisprudence is a rule that prohibits any argument askingjurors to place themselves in the position of the victims. 2017Cooper v. State, 296 Ga. 728 (3) ( 770 SE2d 597 ) (2015). (ii) Alleged Violations of the Golden Rule (A) The golden rule in Georgia jurisprudence is a rule that prohibits any argument askingjurors to place themselves in the position of the victims.	2	2017–2017
OLLER Et Al. v. ROCKDALE HOSPITAL, LLC Et Al. green gactapp · 2017 1 sentence 2023As a result, we concluded that the defendant “was provided with sufficient notice of the agents for which it was allegedly responsible.” Id. at 594 .There is no such similarity here, as Gaylor and her role were strangers to the original action by any measure. 16 negligence.11 Under either label, Golden’s claim is barred by the two-year statute of limitation.	1	2023–2023
Willis v. State green ga · 2018 2 sentences 2020Ledford v. State, 289 Ga. 70, 86 (17) ( 709 SE2d 239 ) (2011) (argument asking the jury to think about the unpleasant way in which the victim had died did not violate the golden rule), disapproved in part on other grounds 13 in Willis v. State, 304 Ga. 686 , 706 n. 3 (11) (a) ( 820 SE2d 640 ) (2018). 2020Ledford v. State, 289 Ga. 70, 86 (17) ( 709 SE2d 239 ) (2011) (argument asking the jury to think about the unpleasant way in which the victim had died did not violate the golden rule), disapproved in part on other grounds 13 in Willis v. State, 304 Ga. 686 , 706 n. 3 (11) (a) ( 820 SE2d 640 ) (2018).	1	2020–2020
Carringer v. Rodgers green ga · 2003 2 sentences 2019Judicial Council of Georgia v. Brown & Gallo, LLC , 288 Ga. 294 , 296-297, 702 S.E.2d 894 (2010) (citations and punctuation omitted.) See also Carringer v. Rodgers , 276 Ga. 359 , 363, 578 S.E.2d 841 (2003). 2019Judicial Council of Georgia v. Brown & Gallo, LLC , 288 Ga. 294 , 296-297, 702 S.E.2d 894 (2010) (citations and punctuation omitted.) See also Carringer v. Rodgers , 276 Ga. 359 , 363, 578 S.E.2d 841 (2003).	1	2019–2019
Golden v. State green gactapp · 2005 2 sentences 2009This Court held that “[elven though the trial court’s disposition of [that motion] appears warranted, it had no jurisdiction to consider” the same, because it was filed “after expiration of the term at which the judgment [of conviction] was entered. . . .” (Punctuation omitted.) Golden v. State, 273 Ga. App. 617 ( 615 SE2d 769 ) (2005). 2009This Court held that “[elven though the trial court’s disposition of [that motion] appears warranted, it had no jurisdiction to consider” the same, because it was filed “after expiration of the term at which the judgment [of conviction] was entered. . . .” (Punctuation omitted.) Golden v. State, 273 Ga. App. 617 ( 615 SE2d 769 ) (2005).	1	2009–2009
King v. Hawkins green ga · 1996 2 sentences 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14 2009Adams and Doyle, JJ, concur. 1 OCGA § 16-6-4 (a). 2 Syms v. State, 240 Ga. App. 440, 441 (1) ( 523 SE2d 42 ) (1999). 3 Smith v. State, 266 Ga. 687, 687 ( 470 SE2d 436 ) (1996). 4 Fleming v. State, 276 Ga. App. 491, 491-492 (1) ( 623 SE2d 696 ) (2005). 5 Bowers v. State, 267 Ga. App. 260, 261 (1) ( 599 SE2d 249 ) (2004). 6 King v. Hawkins, 266 Ga. 655 ( 469 SE2d 30 ) (1996). 7 State v. Hanson, 249 Ga. 739, 747 (3) ( 295 SE2d 297 ) (1982). 8 State v. Wooten, 273 Ga. 529, 531 (2) ( 543 SE2d 721 ) (2001). 9 Ambles v. State, 259 Ga. 406, 406-407 (1) ( 383 SE2d 555 ) (1989). 10 State v. Colquitt, 14	1	2009–2009
Spencer v. State green ga · 1990	1	2004–2004
Hudson v. State green ga · 1983	1	2002–2002
Heller v. State green gactapp · 1998	1	1999–1999
Ford v. State green ga · 1985	1	1999–1999
McClain v. State green ga · 1996	1	1999–1999
Burgess v. State green ga · 1994	1	1999–1999
Columbian National Life Insurance v. Mulkey green ga · 1916	1	1941–1941
Interstate Bond Company v. Cullars green ga · 1939	1	1941–1941
Haines v. Chappell green gactapp · 1907	1	1908–1908
Morris Storage & Transfer Co. v. Wilkes green gactapp · 1907	1	1908–1908

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