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26 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2026 7 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.
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Kammerer Real Estate Holdings, LLC v. Forsyth County Board of Commissionersgreen2 sentences2025See Kammerer Real Estate Holdings v. Forsyth County Bd. of Commissioners, 302 Ga. 284, 287 (4) ( 806 SE2d 561 ) (2017) (“a claim for attorney fees under OCGA § 13-6-11 is a derivative claim”). 2025See Kammerer Real Estate Holdings v. Forsyth County Bd. of Commissioners, 302 Ga. 284, 287 (4) ( 806 SE2d 561 ) (2017) (“a claim for attorney fees under OCGA § 13-6-11 is a derivative claim”). | 5 | 5 |
DaimlerChrysler Motors Co., LLC v. Clementegreen2 sentences2018See *514 Kammerer Real Estate Holdings v. Forsyth County Bd. of Commrs. , 302 Ga. 284 , 287 (4), 806 S.E.2d 561 (2017) ("[A] claim for attorney fees under OCGA § 13-6-11 is a derivative claim."); DaimlerChrysler Motors Co. , 294 Ga. App. at 52 (5), 668 S.E.2d 737 (attorney fees claim failed as a matter of law where plaintiff could not succeed on any underlying tort claim). 2018See *514 Kammerer Real Estate Holdings v. Forsyth County Bd. of Commrs. , 302 Ga. 284 , 287 (4), 806 S.E.2d 561 (2017) ("[A] claim for attorney fees under OCGA § 13-6-11 is a derivative claim."); DaimlerChrysler Motors Co. , 294 Ga. App. at 52 (5), 668 S.E.2d 737 (attorney fees claim failed as a matter of law where plaintiff could not succeed on any underlying tort claim). | 2 | 2 |
Georgia Department of Corrections v. Couchgreen2 sentences2017In their cross-appeal, the defendants note (correctly) that a claim for attorney fees under OCGA § 13-6-11 is a derivative claim, see Ga. Dept. of Corrections v. Couch, 295 Ga. 469, 474-475 (2) (a) ( 759 SE2d 804 ) (2014), and they urge that it cannot be brought as a claim derivative of a claim only for judicial review by writ of certiorari. 2017In their cross-appeal, the defendants note (correctly) that a claim for attorney fees under OCGA § 13-6-11 is a derivative claim, see Ga. Dept. of Corrections v. Couch, 295 Ga. 469, 474-475 (2) (a) ( 759 SE2d 804 ) (2014), and they urge that it cannot be brought as a claim derivative of a claim only for judicial review by writ of certiorari. | 2 | 2 |
Georgia Motor Trucking Ass'n v. Georgia Department of Revenuegreen2 sentences2019Ga. Motor Trucking Assn. v. Ga. Dept. of Revenue , 301 Ga. 354 , 367 (B), 801 S.E.2d 9 (2017) ; see also Kammerer Real Estate Holdings, LLC v. Forsyth County Bd. of Commrs. , 302 Ga. 284 , 287 (4), 806 S.E.2d 561 (2017) ("[A] claim for attorney fees under OCGA § 13-6-11 is a derivative claim[.]"); Racette v. Bank of America, N.A. , 318 Ga. App. 171 , 181 (6), 733 S.E.2d 457 (2012) (claim for punitive damages is derivative of a plaintiff's substantive claims); *235 Wright v. Apartment Investment Mgmt. 2019Ga. Motor Trucking Assn. v. Ga. Dept. of Revenue , 301 Ga. 354 , 367 (B), 801 S.E.2d 9 (2017) ; see also Kammerer Real Estate Holdings, LLC v. Forsyth County Bd. of Commrs. , 302 Ga. 284 , 287 (4), 806 S.E.2d 561 (2017) ("[A] claim for attorney fees under OCGA § 13-6-11 is a derivative claim[.]"); Racette v. Bank of America, N.A. , 318 Ga. App. 171 , 181 (6), 733 S.E.2d 457 (2012) (claim for punitive damages is derivative of a plaintiff's substantive claims); *235 Wright v. Apartment Investment Mgmt. | 1 | 2 |
Wright v. Apartment Investment & Management Co.green2 sentences2019Co ., 315 Ga. App. 587 , 590 (1) (a), n.6, 726 S.E.2d 779 (2012) (Because no claim survived, the derivative claim for punitive damages and attorney fees also fails). 2019Co ., 315 Ga. App. 587 , 590 (1) (a), n.6, 726 S.E.2d 779 (2012) (Because no claim survived, the derivative claim for punitive damages and attorney fees also fails). | 1 | 2 |
Racette v. Bank of America, N.A.green2 sentences2019Ga. Motor Trucking Assn. v. Ga. Dept. of Revenue , 301 Ga. 354 , 367 (B), 801 S.E.2d 9 (2017) ; see also Kammerer Real Estate Holdings, LLC v. Forsyth County Bd. of Commrs. , 302 Ga. 284 , 287 (4), 806 S.E.2d 561 (2017) ("[A] claim for attorney fees under OCGA § 13-6-11 is a derivative claim[.]"); Racette v. Bank of America, N.A. , 318 Ga. App. 171 , 181 (6), 733 S.E.2d 457 (2012) (claim for punitive damages is derivative of a plaintiff's substantive claims); *235 Wright v. Apartment Investment Mgmt. 2019Ga. Motor Trucking Assn. v. Ga. Dept. of Revenue , 301 Ga. 354 , 367 (B), 801 S.E.2d 9 (2017) ; see also Kammerer Real Estate Holdings, LLC v. Forsyth County Bd. of Commrs. , 302 Ga. 284 , 287 (4), 806 S.E.2d 561 (2017) ("[A] claim for attorney fees under OCGA § 13-6-11 is a derivative claim[.]"); Racette v. Bank of America, N.A. , 318 Ga. App. 171 , 181 (6), 733 S.E.2d 457 (2012) (claim for punitive damages is derivative of a plaintiff's substantive claims); *235 Wright v. Apartment Investment Mgmt. | 1 | 2 |
ODUOK v. FULTON DeKALB HOSPITAL AUTHORITY Et Al.green1 sentence2026See Oduok, 340 Ga. App. at 210 (1)(e) (“Any claims involving negligent supervision over the intentional conduct of these professionals ... would not require an expert affidavit.”) (emphasis omitted). (viii) Count 7 alleges a derivative claim for punitive damages. | 1 | 1 |
Whitaker Farms, LLC v. Fitzgerald Fruit Farms, LLCgreen2 sentences2025Additionally, “[a]wards of punitive damages . . . are derivative of underlying claims[.]” (Citation omitted.) Whitaker Farms, LLC v. Fitzgerald Fruit Farms, LLC, 320 Ga. 208, 218 (2) (d) ( 908 SE2d 531 ) (2024), and where the underlying claims remain pending a dismissal of the derivative punitive damages claim is not authorized. 2025Additionally, “[a]wards of punitive damages . . . are derivative of underlying claims[.]” (Citation omitted.) Whitaker Farms, LLC v. Fitzgerald Fruit Farms, LLC, 320 Ga. 208, 218 (2) (d) ( 908 SE2d 531 ) (2024), and where the underlying claims remain pending a dismissal of the derivative punitive damages claim is not authorized. | 1 | 1 |
Behforouz v. Vakilgreen2 sentences2025It is well settled that “where the injured person and the spouse combine their separate claims in one suit, the loss of consortium claim is a derivative claim[.]” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Priester v. Turner, 370 Ga. App. 269 , 270 ( 896 SE2d 710 ) (2023); see also Behforouz v. Vakil, 281 Ga. App. 603, 604 ( 636 SE2d 674 ) (2006) (holding that the trial court properly granted summary judgment on the husband’s loss of consortium claim because it was derivative of the wife’s personal injury claims which failed as a matter of law). 2025It is well settled that “where the injured person and the spouse combine their separate claims in one suit, the loss of consortium claim is a derivative claim[.]” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Priester v. Turner, 370 Ga. App. 269 , 270 ( 896 SE2d 710 ) (2023); see also Behforouz v. Vakil, 281 Ga. App. 603, 604 ( 636 SE2d 674 ) (2006) (holding that the trial court properly granted summary judgment on the husband’s loss of consortium claim because it was derivative of the wife’s personal injury claims which failed as a matter of law). | 1 | 1 |
Chemtall, Inc. v. Citi-Chem, Inc.green1 sentence2024See, e.g., Chemtall Inc. v. Citi-Chem, Inc., 992 F. Supp. 1390, 1410 (S.D. | 1 | 1 |
Bearden v. Beardengreen1 sentence2024See also Fleming, 246 Ga. App. at 70-71 ; Bearden, 231 Ga. App. at 182 . 14 Cf. Lewis v. Meredith Corp., 293 Ga. App. 747, 750 (5) ( 667 SE2d 716 ) (2008) (reiterating that punitive damages claim is a derivative claim that rises and falls with the underlying substantive claims). 8 immunity Angie had “no claim” against Nathan for malicious prosecution. | 1 | 1 |
Fleming v. Fleminggreen1 sentence2024See also Fleming, 246 Ga. App. at 70-71 ; Bearden, 231 Ga. App. at 182 . 14 Cf. Lewis v. Meredith Corp., 293 Ga. App. 747, 750 (5) ( 667 SE2d 716 ) (2008) (reiterating that punitive damages claim is a derivative claim that rises and falls with the underlying substantive claims). 8 immunity Angie had “no claim” against Nathan for malicious prosecution. | 1 | 1 |
Lewis v. Meredith Corp.green2 sentences2024See also Fleming, 246 Ga. App. at 70-71 ; Bearden, 231 Ga. App. at 182 . 14 Cf. Lewis v. Meredith Corp., 293 Ga. App. 747, 750 (5) ( 667 SE2d 716 ) (2008) (reiterating that punitive damages claim is a derivative claim that rises and falls with the underlying substantive claims). 8 immunity Angie had “no claim” against Nathan for malicious prosecution. 2024See also Fleming, 246 Ga. App. at 70-71 ; Bearden, 231 Ga. App. at 182 . 14 Cf. Lewis v. Meredith Corp., 293 Ga. App. 747, 750 (5) ( 667 SE2d 716 ) (2008) (reiterating that punitive damages claim is a derivative claim that rises and falls with the underlying substantive claims). 8 immunity Angie had “no claim” against Nathan for malicious prosecution. | 1 | 1 |
NIA CLEVELAND v. TEAM RTR2, LLC D/B/A ZEN MASSAGEgreen2 sentences2024Carnegay I, 353 Ga. App. at 666 (4); see also Cleveland v. Team RTR2, LLC, 359 Ga. App. 104 , 110 (3) ( 854 SE2d 756 ) (2021) (noting that “derivative claims for punitive damages and attorney fees survive summary judgment where underlying tort survived”) (citation omitted). 2024Carnegay I, 353 Ga. App. at 666 (4); see also Cleveland v. Team RTR2, LLC, 359 Ga. App. 104 , 110 (3) ( 854 SE2d 756 ) (2021) (noting that “derivative claims for punitive damages and attorney fees survive summary judgment where underlying tort survived”) (citation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Houston Hospitals, Inc. v. Pamela Feldergreen2 sentences2021See Houston Hosps. v. Felder, 351 Ga. App. 394 , 399 (4) ( 829 SE2d 182 ) (2019) (“derivative claims of attorney fees . . . will not lie in the absence of a finding of compensatory damages on an underlying claim”) (citation and punctuation omitted). 2021See Houston Hosps. v. Felder, 351 Ga. App. 394 , 399 (4) ( 829 SE2d 182 ) (2019) (“derivative claims of attorney fees . . . will not lie in the absence of a finding of compensatory damages on an underlying claim”) (citation and punctuation omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. v. Greengreen2 sentences2020It follows that a cause of action for negligent credentialing of staff physicians and other medical care providers is an independent cause of action that arises out of that responsibility.2 Based on this premise, this Court has explained that a negligent credentialing claim is not a derivative claim based on respondeat superior wherein the “employer and employee are regarded as a single tortfeasor.”3 2 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Ladner v. Northside Hosp., Inc., 314 Ga. App. 136 , 138 n.4 ( 723 SE2d 450 ) (2012), quoting Wellstar Health Systems v. Green, 258 Ga. App. 86, 88 (1) ( 572 2020It follows that a cause of action for negligent credentialing of staff physicians and other medical care providers is an independent cause of action that arises out of that responsibility.2 Based on this premise, this Court has explained that a negligent credentialing claim is not a derivative claim based on respondeat superior wherein the “employer and employee are regarded as a single tortfeasor.”3 2 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Ladner v. Northside Hosp., Inc., 314 Ga. App. 136 , 138 n.4 ( 723 SE2d 450 ) (2012), quoting Wellstar Health Systems v. Green, 258 Ga. App. 86, 88 (1) ( 572 | 1 | 1 |
Madonna v. Satilla Health Services, Inc.green2 sentences2020Center, 250 Ga. App. 679, 681 (1) ( 551 SE2d 739 ) (2001), citing Madonna v. Satilla Health Svcs., 290 Ga. App. 148, 151 ( 658 SE2d 858 ) (2008). 3 (Punctuation omitted.) Hosp. 2020Center, 250 Ga. App. 679, 681 (1) ( 551 SE2d 739 ) (2001), citing Madonna v. Satilla Health Svcs., 290 Ga. App. 148, 151 ( 658 SE2d 858 ) (2008). 3 (Punctuation omitted.) Hosp. | 1 | 1 |
Chaney v. Harrison & Lynam, LLCgreen2 sentences2018See Chaney v. Harrison & Lynam , 308 Ga. App. 808 , 819 (3), 708 S.E.2d 672 (2011) (Because the plaintiffs could not establish their underlying tort claims, including defamation, their claim for punitive damages was likewise subject to summary adjudication.). 2018See Chaney v. Harrison & Lynam , 308 Ga. App. 808 , 819 (3), 708 S.E.2d 672 (2011) (Because the plaintiffs could not establish their underlying tort claims, including defamation, their claim for punitive damages was likewise subject to summary adjudication.). | 1 | 1 |
| Jordan v. Atlanta Affordable Housing Fund, Ltd.green | 1 | 1 |
| Hang v. Wages & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
Ford v. Whipplegreen2 sentences2010Blackburn, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 See Hedquist v. Merrill Lynch &c., Inc., 284 Ga. App. 387 ( 643 SE2d 864 ) (2007). 2 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Ford v. Whipple, 225 Ga. App. 276, 277 ( 483 SE2d 591 ) (1997). 3 White is named as a defendant only in Gina Clarke’s amended complaint. 4 Central Control contained live video monitors receiving feeds from throughout the courthouse, received emergency assistance request signals from alarms found in judges’ chambers and other locations, and dispatched officer assistance in the event of emergencies. 5 Appellant Christy’s husband also 2010Blackburn, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 See Hedquist v. Merrill Lynch &c., Inc., 284 Ga. App. 387 ( 643 SE2d 864 ) (2007). 2 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Ford v. Whipple, 225 Ga. App. 276, 277 ( 483 SE2d 591 ) (1997). 3 White is named as a defendant only in Gina Clarke’s amended complaint. 4 Central Control contained live video monitors receiving feeds from throughout the courthouse, received emergency assistance request signals from alarms found in judges’ chambers and other locations, and dispatched officer assistance in the event of emergencies. 5 Appellant Christy’s husband also | 1 | 1 |
| Powers v. Eichengreen | 1 | 1 |
| Leventhal v. Post Properties, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Sta-Power Industries, Inc. v. Avantgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Devlin v. Scardellettigreen | 1 | 1 |
| Gottlieb v. Wilesred | 1 | 1 |
| Thompson v. Scientific Atlanta, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Bell Atlantic Corporation v. Bolgergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Epps v. Hingreen | 1 | 1 |
| Prophecy Corp. v. Charles Rossignol, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Allen Kane's Major Dodge, Inc. v. Barnesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Gilmer v. Porterfieldgreen | 1 | 1 |
| White v. Hubbardgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Stapleton v. Palmoregreen | 1 | 1 |
| Thomas v. Dicksongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Brewer v. Paulk
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2 sentences2012The case of Brewer v. Paulk, 296 Ga. App. 26 ( 673 SE2d 545 ) (2009), is not on point because the husband in that case only brought a derivative claim — loss of consortium — arising out of his wife’s claim of breach of fiduciary duty against a priest for engaging in a sexual relationship with her. 2012The case of Brewer v. Paulk, 296 Ga. App. 26 ( 673 SE2d 545 ) (2009), is not on point because the husband in that case only brought a derivative claim — loss of consortium — arising out of his wife’s claim of breach of fiduciary duty against a priest for engaging in a sexual relationship with her. | 2 | 2012–2012 |
Pickett v. Paine
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2 sentences1983OCGA §§ 14-2-153,14-2-123 (Code Ann. §§ 22-714, 22-614, 22-615); rPickett v. Paine, 230 Ga. 786 ( 199 SE2d 223 ) (1973). 1 Because of this general rule, Mrs. Dickson generally would have been forced to combine in one lawsuit a derivative claim to recover overcompensation for the corporation and a direct claim against the corporation and its officers seeking a declaration of dividends in order to receive the recovery to which she felt she was entitled. 1983OCGA §§ 14-2-153,14-2-123 (Code Ann. §§ 22-714, 22-614, 22-615); rPickett v. Paine, 230 Ga. 786 ( 199 SE2d 223 ) (1973). 1 Because of this general rule, Mrs. Dickson generally would have been forced to combine in one lawsuit a derivative claim to recover overcompensation for the corporation and a direct claim against the corporation and its officers seeking a declaration of dividends in order to receive the recovery to which she felt she was entitled. | 2 | 1983–2008 |
SHELLY PRIESTER v. C. ERIC TURNER
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1 sentence2025It is well settled that “where the injured person and the spouse combine their separate claims in one suit, the loss of consortium claim is a derivative claim[.]” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Priester v. Turner, 370 Ga. App. 269 , 270 ( 896 SE2d 710 ) (2023); see also Behforouz v. Vakil, 281 Ga. App. 603, 604 ( 636 SE2d 674 ) (2006) (holding that the trial court properly granted summary judgment on the husband’s loss of consortium claim because it was derivative of the wife’s personal injury claims which failed as a matter of law). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
McCall v. Henry Medical Center, Inc.
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2 sentences2020Center, 250 Ga. App. 679, 681 (1) ( 551 SE2d 739 ) (2001), citing Madonna v. Satilla Health Svcs., 290 Ga. App. 148, 151 ( 658 SE2d 858 ) (2008). 3 (Punctuation omitted.) Hosp. 2020Center, 250 Ga. App. 679, 681 (1) ( 551 SE2d 739 ) (2001), citing Madonna v. Satilla Health Svcs., 290 Ga. App. 148, 151 ( 658 SE2d 858 ) (2008). 3 (Punctuation omitted.) Hosp. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Ladner v. Northside Hospital, Inc.
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2 sentences2020It follows that a cause of action for negligent credentialing of staff physicians and other medical care providers is an independent cause of action that arises out of that responsibility.2 Based on this premise, this Court has explained that a negligent credentialing claim is not a derivative claim based on respondeat superior wherein the “employer and employee are regarded as a single tortfeasor.”3 2 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Ladner v. Northside Hosp., Inc., 314 Ga. App. 136 , 138 n.4 ( 723 SE2d 450 ) (2012), quoting Wellstar Health Systems v. Green, 258 Ga. App. 86, 88 (1) ( 572 2020It follows that a cause of action for negligent credentialing of staff physicians and other medical care providers is an independent cause of action that arises out of that responsibility.2 Based on this premise, this Court has explained that a negligent credentialing claim is not a derivative claim based on respondeat superior wherein the “employer and employee are regarded as a single tortfeasor.”3 2 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Ladner v. Northside Hosp., Inc., 314 Ga. App. 136 , 138 n.4 ( 723 SE2d 450 ) (2012), quoting Wellstar Health Systems v. Green, 258 Ga. App. 86, 88 (1) ( 572 | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Roofing Supply of Atlanta, Inc. v. Forrest Homes, Inc.
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2 sentences2018Excellence v. Martin Brothers Investments , 309 Ga. App. 279 , 285 (1) (b) (ii), 710 S.E.2d 169 (2011) ; Roofing Supply of Atlanta v. Forrest Homes , 279 Ga. App. 504 , 508 (3), 632 S.E.2d 161 (2006) ; Simmons v. Futral , 262 Ga. App. 838 , 842, 586 S.E.2d 732 (2003) ; Premier Cabinets v. Bulat , 261 Ga. App. 578 , 583-584 (6), 583 S.E.2d 235 (2003). 9 Because the Association was entitled to summary judgment on Great Water's claim for defamation of title, the punitive damages claim arising from the same allegedly wrongful conduct must also fail, as it was a derivative claim. 2018Excellence v. Martin Brothers Investments , 309 Ga. App. 279 , 285 (1) (b) (ii), 710 S.E.2d 169 (2011) ; Roofing Supply of Atlanta v. Forrest Homes , 279 Ga. App. 504 , 508 (3), 632 S.E.2d 161 (2006) ; Simmons v. Futral , 262 Ga. App. 838 , 842, 586 S.E.2d 732 (2003) ; Premier Cabinets v. Bulat , 261 Ga. App. 578 , 583-584 (6), 583 S.E.2d 235 (2003). 9 Because the Association was entitled to summary judgment on Great Water's claim for defamation of title, the punitive damages claim arising from the same allegedly wrongful conduct must also fail, as it was a derivative claim. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Executive Excellence, LLC v. Martin Bros. Investments, LLC
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2 sentences2018Excellence v. Martin Brothers Investments , 309 Ga. App. 279 , 285 (1) (b) (ii), 710 S.E.2d 169 (2011) ; Roofing Supply of Atlanta v. Forrest Homes , 279 Ga. App. 504 , 508 (3), 632 S.E.2d 161 (2006) ; Simmons v. Futral , 262 Ga. App. 838 , 842, 586 S.E.2d 732 (2003) ; Premier Cabinets v. Bulat , 261 Ga. App. 578 , 583-584 (6), 583 S.E.2d 235 (2003). 9 Because the Association was entitled to summary judgment on Great Water's claim for defamation of title, the punitive damages claim arising from the same allegedly wrongful conduct must also fail, as it was a derivative claim. 2018Excellence v. Martin Brothers Investments , 309 Ga. App. 279 , 285 (1) (b) (ii), 710 S.E.2d 169 (2011) ; Roofing Supply of Atlanta v. Forrest Homes , 279 Ga. App. 504 , 508 (3), 632 S.E.2d 161 (2006) ; Simmons v. Futral , 262 Ga. App. 838 , 842, 586 S.E.2d 732 (2003) ; Premier Cabinets v. Bulat , 261 Ga. App. 578 , 583-584 (6), 583 S.E.2d 235 (2003). 9 Because the Association was entitled to summary judgment on Great Water's claim for defamation of title, the punitive damages claim arising from the same allegedly wrongful conduct must also fail, as it was a derivative claim. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. v. David Johnson
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2 sentences2018"A derivative claim cannot survive the absence of compensatory damages on the underlying claim." Corrugated Replacements v. Johnson , 340 Ga. App. 364 , 371 (4), 797 S.E.2d 238 (2017). 2018"A derivative claim cannot survive the absence of compensatory damages on the underlying claim." Corrugated Replacements v. Johnson , 340 Ga. App. 364 , 371 (4), 797 S.E.2d 238 (2017). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Premier Cabinets, Inc. v. Bulat
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2 sentences2018Excellence v. Martin Brothers Investments , 309 Ga. App. 279 , 285 (1) (b) (ii), 710 S.E.2d 169 (2011) ; Roofing Supply of Atlanta v. Forrest Homes , 279 Ga. App. 504 , 508 (3), 632 S.E.2d 161 (2006) ; Simmons v. Futral , 262 Ga. App. 838 , 842, 586 S.E.2d 732 (2003) ; Premier Cabinets v. Bulat , 261 Ga. App. 578 , 583-584 (6), 583 S.E.2d 235 (2003). 9 Because the Association was entitled to summary judgment on Great Water's claim for defamation of title, the punitive damages claim arising from the same allegedly wrongful conduct must also fail, as it was a derivative claim. 2018Excellence v. Martin Brothers Investments , 309 Ga. App. 279 , 285 (1) (b) (ii), 710 S.E.2d 169 (2011) ; Roofing Supply of Atlanta v. Forrest Homes , 279 Ga. App. 504 , 508 (3), 632 S.E.2d 161 (2006) ; Simmons v. Futral , 262 Ga. App. 838 , 842, 586 S.E.2d 732 (2003) ; Premier Cabinets v. Bulat , 261 Ga. App. 578 , 583-584 (6), 583 S.E.2d 235 (2003). 9 Because the Association was entitled to summary judgment on Great Water's claim for defamation of title, the punitive damages claim arising from the same allegedly wrongful conduct must also fail, as it was a derivative claim. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Simmons v. Futral
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2 sentences2018Excellence v. Martin Brothers Investments , 309 Ga. App. 279 , 285 (1) (b) (ii), 710 S.E.2d 169 (2011) ; Roofing Supply of Atlanta v. Forrest Homes , 279 Ga. App. 504 , 508 (3), 632 S.E.2d 161 (2006) ; Simmons v. Futral , 262 Ga. App. 838 , 842, 586 S.E.2d 732 (2003) ; Premier Cabinets v. Bulat , 261 Ga. App. 578 , 583-584 (6), 583 S.E.2d 235 (2003). 9 Because the Association was entitled to summary judgment on Great Water's claim for defamation of title, the punitive damages claim arising from the same allegedly wrongful conduct must also fail, as it was a derivative claim. 2018Excellence v. Martin Brothers Investments , 309 Ga. App. 279 , 285 (1) (b) (ii), 710 S.E.2d 169 (2011) ; Roofing Supply of Atlanta v. Forrest Homes , 279 Ga. App. 504 , 508 (3), 632 S.E.2d 161 (2006) ; Simmons v. Futral , 262 Ga. App. 838 , 842, 586 S.E.2d 732 (2003) ; Premier Cabinets v. Bulat , 261 Ga. App. 578 , 583-584 (6), 583 S.E.2d 235 (2003). 9 Because the Association was entitled to summary judgment on Great Water's claim for defamation of title, the punitive damages claim arising from the same allegedly wrongful conduct must also fail, as it was a derivative claim. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Hedquist v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
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2 sentences2010Blackburn, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 See Hedquist v. Merrill Lynch &c., Inc., 284 Ga. App. 387 ( 643 SE2d 864 ) (2007). 2 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Ford v. Whipple, 225 Ga. App. 276, 277 ( 483 SE2d 591 ) (1997). 3 White is named as a defendant only in Gina Clarke’s amended complaint. 4 Central Control contained live video monitors receiving feeds from throughout the courthouse, received emergency assistance request signals from alarms found in judges’ chambers and other locations, and dispatched officer assistance in the event of emergencies. 5 Appellant Christy’s husband also 2010Blackburn, P. J., and Adams, J., concur. 1 See Hedquist v. Merrill Lynch &c., Inc., 284 Ga. App. 387 ( 643 SE2d 864 ) (2007). 2 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Ford v. Whipple, 225 Ga. App. 276, 277 ( 483 SE2d 591 ) (1997). 3 White is named as a defendant only in Gina Clarke’s amended complaint. 4 Central Control contained live video monitors receiving feeds from throughout the courthouse, received emergency assistance request signals from alarms found in judges’ chambers and other locations, and dispatched officer assistance in the event of emergencies. 5 Appellant Christy’s husband also | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Zapata Corp. v. Maldonado green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Allgood v. GEORGIA MARBLE COMPANY green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Greer v. Federal Land Bank green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Kaplan v. Wyatt green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Burruss v. Ferdinand green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Auerbach v. Bennett green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Southern Railway Co. v. Harbin green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| Sorrow v. Seloff neutral | 1 | 1988–1988 |
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