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indemnification clause in Georgia

24 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2025 4 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Lawyers Title Insurance v. New Freedom Mortgage Corp.green
gactapp · 2007 · cited in 4 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2019
2 sentences

2019Corp. , 285 Ga. App. 22 , 29-30, 645 S.E.2d 536 (2007) (explaining that "where, as here, an indemnification clause requires indemnification of losses that 'arise out of' certain specified events but does not explicitly mention the indemnitee's negligence, the clause still requires full indemnification although the indemnitee's negligence may have partially caused the loss"); Binswanger Glass Co., Inc. v. Beers Constr.

2019Corp. , 285 Ga. App. 22 , 29-30, 645 S.E.2d 536 (2007) (explaining that "where, as here, an indemnification clause requires indemnification of losses that 'arise out of' certain specified events but does not explicitly mention the indemnitee's negligence, the clause still requires full indemnification although the indemnitee's negligence may have partially caused the loss"); Binswanger Glass Co., Inc. v. Beers Constr.

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Binswanger Glass Co. v. Beers Construction Co.green
gactapp · 1977 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1978–2019
2 sentences

1978This court has previously determined the effect of an indemnity provision virtually identical to the indemnification clause here at issue, concluding that"... the language in the indemnity clause is sufficient to require indemnification [by the subcontractor against the general contractor.]” Binswanger Glass Co. v. Beers Const. Co., 141 Ga. App. 715, 717 ( 234 SE2d 363 ).

1978This court has previously determined the effect of an indemnity provision virtually identical to the indemnification clause here at issue, concluding that"... the language in the indemnity clause is sufficient to require indemnification [by the subcontractor against the general contractor.]” Binswanger Glass Co. v. Beers Const. Co., 141 Ga. App. 715, 717 ( 234 SE2d 363 ).

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Coleman v. B-H Transfer Co.green
ga · 2008 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See, e.g., Coleman v. B-H Transfer Co., 284 Ga. 624, 627 (3) ( 669 SE2d 141 ) (2008) (Georgia courts will enforce an indemnification clause in a contract unless such enforcement contravenes public policy).

2012See, e.g., Coleman v. B-H Transfer Co., 284 Ga. 624, 627 (3) ( 669 SE2d 141 ) (2008) (Georgia courts will enforce an indemnification clause in a contract unless such enforcement contravenes public policy).

22
Crawford v. Weather Shield Mfg., Inc.green
cal · 2008 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Given the Agreement’s broad indemnification clause, this argument is not persuasive. (a) Under California law, parties to a contract “may define therein their duties toward one another in the event of a third[-]party claim against one or both arising out of their relationship.” Crawford v. Weather Shield Mfg., 44 Cal. 4th 541, 551 ( 187 P3d 424 ) (2008).

2025Given the Agreement’s broad indemnification clause, this argument is not persuasive. (a) Under California law, parties to a contract “may define therein their duties toward one another in the event of a third[-]party claim against one or both arising out of their relationship.” Crawford v. Weather Shield Mfg., 44 Cal. 4th 541, 551 ( 187 P3d 424 ) (2008).

11
HINES Et Al. v. HOLLAND Et Al.green
gactapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See generally Hines v. Holland, 334 Ga. App. 292, 296 (1) (b) ( 779 SE2d 63 ) (2015) (Georgia law “recognize[s] two broad categories of indemnity: as created by contract, as between a surety and a debtor; and under the common law of vicarious liability, as between principals and agents”) (citation and punctuation omitted).

2023See generally Hines v. Holland, 334 Ga. App. 292, 296 (1) (b) ( 779 SE2d 63 ) (2015) (Georgia law “recognize[s] two broad categories of indemnity: as created by contract, as between a surety and a debtor; and under the common law of vicarious liability, as between principals and agents”) (citation and punctuation omitted).

11
Fed. Deposit Ins. Corp. v. Loudermilkgreen
ga · 2019 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021(Citation omitted; emphasis supplied.) City of Atlanta v. Benator, 310 Ga. App. 597, 608 (7) (b) ( 714 SE2d 109 ) (2011), disapproved in part on other grounds, FDIC v. Loudermilk, 305 Ga. 558, 565 (1), n. 7 ( 826 SE2d 116 ) (2019); see also Lawyers Title Ins.

2021(Citation omitted; emphasis supplied.) City of Atlanta v. Benator, 310 Ga. App. 597, 608 (7) (b) ( 714 SE2d 109 ) (2011), disapproved in part on other grounds, FDIC v. Loudermilk, 305 Ga. 558, 565 (1), n. 7 ( 826 SE2d 116 ) (2019); see also Lawyers Title Ins.

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Valloric v. Dravo Corp.green
wva · 1987 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See id. (ii) In opposing summary judgment, Cajun also argued that there were genuine issues of material fact as to whether the amount of the settlement was reasonable under the circumstances.

11
City of Atlanta v. BENATORgreen
gactapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021(Citation omitted; emphasis supplied.) City of Atlanta v. Benator, 310 Ga. App. 597, 608 (7) (b) ( 714 SE2d 109 ) (2011), disapproved in part on other grounds, FDIC v. Loudermilk, 305 Ga. 558, 565 (1), n. 7 ( 826 SE2d 116 ) (2019); see also Lawyers Title Ins.

2021(Citation omitted; emphasis supplied.) City of Atlanta v. Benator, 310 Ga. App. 597, 608 (7) (b) ( 714 SE2d 109 ) (2011), disapproved in part on other grounds, FDIC v. Loudermilk, 305 Ga. 558, 565 (1), n. 7 ( 826 SE2d 116 ) (2019); see also Lawyers Title Ins.

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Park Pride Atlanta, Inc. v. City of Atlantagreen
gactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Park Pride Atlanta v. City of Atlanta, 246 Ga. App. 689, 691 (1) ( 541 SE2d 687 ) (2000).

2016Park Pride Atlanta v. City of Atlanta, 246 Ga. App. 689, 691 (1) ( 541 SE2d 687 ) (2000).

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Newton's Crest Homeowners' Ass'n v. Campgreen
gactapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See Newton’s Crest Homeowners’ Assn. v. Camp, 306 Ga. App. 207 ( 702 SE2d 41 ) (2010).

2011See Newton’s Crest Homeowners’ Assn. v. Camp, 306 Ga. App. 207 ( 702 SE2d 41 ) (2010).

11
Trust Co. Bank v. Shawgreen
gactapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Trust Co. Bank of Northwest Ga. v. Shaw, 182 Ga. App. 165, 166 (2) ( 355 SE2d 99 ) (1987).

2006See Trust Co. Bank of Northwest Ga. v. Shaw, 182 Ga. App. 165, 166 (2) ( 355 SE2d 99 ) (1987).

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Fidelity Nat. Title Ins. Co. v. OHIC Ins. Co.green
gactapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Co., 275 Ga. App. 55, 56 ( 619 SE2d 704 ) (2005). 3 SRG, Gerst, and Eagle are also parties to a related action in the federal district court for the Northern District of Georgia. 4 The parties do not address whether the indemnification claim should have been raised as a compulsory counterclaim in the Alabama and Kentucky lawsuits rather than in this action.

2006Co., 275 Ga. App. 55, 56 ( 619 SE2d 704 ) (2005). 3 SRG, Gerst, and Eagle are also parties to a related action in the federal district court for the Northern District of Georgia. 4 The parties do not address whether the indemnification claim should have been raised as a compulsory counterclaim in the Alabama and Kentucky lawsuits rather than in this action.

11
Pitts v. Bank South Corp.green
gactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See generally Pitts v. Bank South Corp., 209 Ga. App. 124, 125 ( 433 SE2d 96 ) (1993).

1998See generally Pitts v. Bank South Corp., 209 Ga. App. 124, 125 ( 433 SE2d 96 ) (1993).

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Myers v. Texaco Refining & Marketing, Inc.green
gactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See Myers v. Texaco Refining &c., 205 Ga. App. 292 ( 422 SE2d 216 ) (1992) (enforcement of indemnity provision affirmed despite indemnitor’s failure to provide insurance required by contract).

1997See Myers v. Texaco Refining &c., 205 Ga. App. 292 ( 422 SE2d 216 ) (1992) (enforcement of indemnity provision affirmed despite indemnitor’s failure to provide insurance required by contract).

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Robert & Co. Associates v. Pinkerton & Laws Co.green
gactapp · 1969 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
2 sentences

1974See Robert & Co. Associates v. Pinkerton & Laws Co., 120 Ga. App. 29 ( 169 SE2d 360 ); Gough v. Lessley, 119 Ga. App. 275 ( 166 SE2d 893 ); Kraft Foods v. Disheroon, 118 Ga. App. 632 ( 165 SE2d 189 ); Dowman-Dozier Mfg.

1974See Robert & Co. Associates v. Pinkerton & Laws Co., 120 Ga. App. 29 ( 169 SE2d 360 ); Gough v. Lessley, 119 Ga. App. 275 ( 166 SE2d 893 ); Kraft Foods v. Disheroon, 118 Ga. App. 632 ( 165 SE2d 189 ); Dowman-Dozier Mfg.

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Kennedy Development Co. v. Camp green
ga · 2011
2 sentences

2013Co. v. Camp, 290 Ga. 257 ( 719 SE2d 442 ) (2011).

2013Co. v. Camp, 290 Ga. 257 ( 719 SE2d 442 ) (2011).

22013–2013
Union Camp Corp. v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad green
gactapp · 1973
1 sentence

2021Rather, to recover on the indemnification claim, the indemnitee must show that the settlement with the injured party “was reasonable, prudent and reached in good faith.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Id. (i) As an initial matter, we note that in opposing the Hotel Defendants’ motion for summary judgment, Cajun suggested that their claim for indemnification failed as a matter of law because subsequent to the settlement, the jury in the underlying tort action apportioned no fault to AWH Partners, the Hotel Defendant included on the special verdict form.

12021–2021
Schuster v. Plaza Pacific Equities, Inc. green
gand · 1984
1 sentence

2020Id.

12020–2020
Gwinnett Hospital System, Inc. v. Massey green
gactapp · 1996
2 sentences

2013Sys., Inc. v. Massey, 220 Ga. App. 334 ( 469 SE2d 729 ) (1996), which both Barrin and the trial court rely on, actually illustrates the difference 12 between an indemnification clause and an assumption of liabilities.

2013Sys., Inc. v. Massey, 220 Ga. App. 334 ( 469 SE2d 729 ) (1996), which both Barrin and the trial court rely on, actually illustrates the difference 12 between an indemnification clause and an assumption of liabilities.

12013–2013
Transamerican Freight Lines, Inc. v. Brada Miller Freight Systems, Inc. green
scotus · 1975
1 sentence

2008Transamerican Freight Lines v. Brada Miller Freight Systems, 423 U. S. 28 (96 SC 229, 46 LE2d 169) (1975).

12008–2008
Grinder v. Bryans Road Building & Supply Co. green
md · 1981
1 sentence

2002If the parties are sued jointly, the agent may cross-claim for indemnity." Id. at 459 .

12002–2002
Colt Industries Operating Corp. v. Coleman green
ga · 1980
2 sentences

1990Corp. v. Coleman, 246 Ga. 559 ( 272 SE2d 251 ) (1980), upholding an indemnification claim asserted by a gun manufacturer against a co-defendant in a personal injury action against them arising from the accidental discharge of a pistol, the claim against the gun manufacturer was based solely on strict liability principles, whereas the claim against the co-defendant was predicated on her alleged active negligence in taking the loaded weapon into a restaurant and dropping it.

1990Corp. v. Coleman, 246 Ga. 559 ( 272 SE2d 251 ) (1980), upholding an indemnification claim asserted by a gun manufacturer against a co-defendant in a personal injury action against them arising from the accidental discharge of a pistol, the claim against the gun manufacturer was based solely on strict liability principles, whereas the claim against the co-defendant was predicated on her alleged active negligence in taking the loaded weapon into a restaurant and dropping it.

11990–1990
Gough v. Lessley green
gactapp · 1969
2 sentences

1974See Robert & Co. Associates v. Pinkerton & Laws Co., 120 Ga. App. 29 ( 169 SE2d 360 ); Gough v. Lessley, 119 Ga. App. 275 ( 166 SE2d 893 ); Kraft Foods v. Disheroon, 118 Ga. App. 632 ( 165 SE2d 189 ); Dowman-Dozier Mfg.

1974See Robert & Co. Associates v. Pinkerton & Laws Co., 120 Ga. App. 29 ( 169 SE2d 360 ); Gough v. Lessley, 119 Ga. App. 275 ( 166 SE2d 893 ); Kraft Foods v. Disheroon, 118 Ga. App. 632 ( 165 SE2d 189 ); Dowman-Dozier Mfg.

11974–1974
Kraft Foods v. Disheroon green
gactapp · 1968
2 sentences

1974See Robert & Co. Associates v. Pinkerton & Laws Co., 120 Ga. App. 29 ( 169 SE2d 360 ); Gough v. Lessley, 119 Ga. App. 275 ( 166 SE2d 893 ); Kraft Foods v. Disheroon, 118 Ga. App. 632 ( 165 SE2d 189 ); Dowman-Dozier Mfg.

1974See Robert & Co. Associates v. Pinkerton & Laws Co., 120 Ga. App. 29 ( 169 SE2d 360 ); Gough v. Lessley, 119 Ga. App. 275 ( 166 SE2d 893 ); Kraft Foods v. Disheroon, 118 Ga. App. 632 ( 165 SE2d 189 ); Dowman-Dozier Mfg.

11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 13-8-2 (10) GA § 9-11-56 (8) GA § 51-12-32 (3) GA § 51-12-33 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 344 (1962–2026) CT 67 (1976–2017) CA 59 (1959–2025) NJ 42 (1960–2026) OH 38 (1975–2026) MA 37 (1976–2026) IL 35 (1968–2026) FL 34 (1973–2025) DE 34 (1978–2026) IN 31 (1977–2025) PA 31 (1984–2024) GA 24 (1974–2025) TX 24 (1969–2026) NM 21 (1976–2021) WA 18 (1984–2025) MI 17 (1980–2025) IA 16 (1994–2023) MO 15 (1982–2015) VA 13 (1992–2026) MD 13 (1985–2019) MN 11 (1957–2025) DC 11 (1983–2011) ME 10 (1994–2019) VT 10 (1978–2026) MT 8 (1972–2008) LA 7 (1972–2010) UT 7 (1989–2018) RI 6 (1983–2011) WI 6 (1984–2021) CO 6 (1986–2025) AZ 6 (1969–2024) AL 6 (2000–2017) KS 6 (1978–2020) NC 6 (2002–2017) OR 6 (2005–2013) AK 5 (1981–2020) NE 5 (1973–2022) OK 5 (1989–2011) SC 4 (2003–2019) NV 3 (2009–2012) AR 2 (2013–2013) TN 2 (2008–2013) KY 2 (2005–2007) NH 2 (1999–2006) ID 2 (1977–2009) MS 2 (2004–2005)

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