liquidated claim in Georgia

20 Georgia opinions name it 1 courts 1960–2026 1 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
Gold Kist Peanuts v. Albersongreen gactapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1987–2020 2 sentences 2020See Gold Kist Peanuts v. Alberson, 178 Ga. App. 253, 255 (2) ( 342 SE2d 694 ) (1986) (applying a credit to an amount owed only reduces the net balance on the liquidated claim; it does not render the claim unliquidated). 2020See Gold Kist Peanuts v. Alberson, 178 Ga. App. 253, 255 (2) ( 342 SE2d 694 ) (1986) (applying a credit to an amount owed only reduces the net balance on the liquidated claim; it does not render the claim unliquidated).	2	2
Marathon Oil Co. v. Hollisgreen gactapp · 1983 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2008 2 sentences 2008Marathon Oil Co. v. Hollis, 167 Ga. App. 48, 51-52 (3) ( 305 SE2d 864 ) (1983). 2008Marathon Oil Co. v. Hollis, 167 Ga. App. 48, 51-52 (3) ( 305 SE2d 864 ) (1983).	2	2
Department of Transportation v. Dalton Paving & Construction, Inc.green gactapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1998–2003 2 sentences 2003Co., 129 Ga. App. 889, 890 (2) ( 201 SE2d 826 ) (1973).” Typo-Repro Svcs. v. Bishop, supra. “ ‘A liquidated claim is an amount certain and fixed, either by the act and agreement of the parties or by operation of law; a sum which cannot be changed by the proof.’ (Punctuation omitted.) Dept. of Transp. v. Dalton Paving &c., 227 Ga. App. 207, 219 (6) (b) ( 489 SE2d 329 ) (1997).” (Emphasis omitted.) Wheat Enterprises v. Redi-Floors, 231 Ga. App. 853, 856 (1) (b) ( 501 SE2d 30 ) (1998). 2003Co., 129 Ga. App. 889, 890 (2) ( 201 SE2d 826 ) (1973).” Typo-Repro Svcs. v. Bishop, supra. “ ‘A liquidated claim is an amount certain and fixed, either by the act and agreement of the parties or by operation of law; a sum which cannot be changed by the proof.’ (Punctuation omitted.) Dept. of Transp. v. Dalton Paving &c., 227 Ga. App. 207, 219 (6) (b) ( 489 SE2d 329 ) (1997).” (Emphasis omitted.) Wheat Enterprises v. Redi-Floors, 231 Ga. App. 853, 856 (1) (b) ( 501 SE2d 30 ) (1998).	2	2
Wheat Enterprises, Inc. v. Redi-Floors, Inc.green gactapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003Co., 129 Ga. App. 889, 890 (2) ( 201 SE2d 826 ) (1973).” Typo-Repro Svcs. v. Bishop, supra. “ ‘A liquidated claim is an amount certain and fixed, either by the act and agreement of the parties or by operation of law; a sum which cannot be changed by the proof.’ (Punctuation omitted.) Dept. of Transp. v. Dalton Paving &c., 227 Ga. App. 207, 219 (6) (b) ( 489 SE2d 329 ) (1997).” (Emphasis omitted.) Wheat Enterprises v. Redi-Floors, 231 Ga. App. 853, 856 (1) (b) ( 501 SE2d 30 ) (1998). 2003Co., 129 Ga. App. 889, 890 (2) ( 201 SE2d 826 ) (1973).” Typo-Repro Svcs. v. Bishop, supra. “ ‘A liquidated claim is an amount certain and fixed, either by the act and agreement of the parties or by operation of law; a sum which cannot be changed by the proof.’ (Punctuation omitted.) Dept. of Transp. v. Dalton Paving &c., 227 Ga. App. 207, 219 (6) (b) ( 489 SE2d 329 ) (1997).” (Emphasis omitted.) Wheat Enterprises v. Redi-Floors, 231 Ga. App. 853, 856 (1) (b) ( 501 SE2d 30 ) (1998).	2	2
Nisbet v. Lawsongreen ga · 1846 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1974–1989 2 sentences 1989A liquidated claim is “an amount certain and fixed, either by the act and agreement of the parties or by operation of law; a sum which cannot be changed by the proof; it is so much or nothing; . . .” Nisbet v. Lawson, 1 Ga. 275, 287 . 1989A liquidated claim is "an amount certain and fixed, either by the act and agreement of the parties or by operation of law; a sum which cannot be changed by the proof; it is so much or nothing;..." Nisbet v. Lawson, 1 Ga. 275, 287 .	1	2
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of Londongreen ca11 · 2022 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026 1 sentence 2026See also Rivergate Corp., 210 Ga. App at 503(3) (“[a]n award of interest under [OCGA § 7-4-15] is not premised on bad faith but on the principle that when a debt is owed and the demand for funds is made, interest accrues from the time entitlement attaches”); Lloyd’s of London, 45 F4th at 1308 (III) n.6 (“Georgia law allows a liquidated claim to accrue interest from the due date of the principal, even if a demand for interest is during the middle of a lawsuit years later”(citing Old Peachtree Partners, 329 Ga. App. at 545–48(1); Crisler, 290 Ga. at 864–65)).	1	1
In Re Estate of Miragliagreen gactapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014See also In re Estate of Miraglia, 290 Ga. App. 28, 31 (2) ( 658 SE2d 777 ) (2008) (“A liquidated claim is an amount certain and fixed, either by the act and agreement of the parties or by operation of law; a sum which cannot bechangedby the proof. 2014See also In re Estate of Miraglia, 290 Ga. App. 28, 31 (2) ( 658 SE2d 777 ) (2008) (“A liquidated claim is an amount certain and fixed, either by the act and agreement of the parties or by operation of law; a sum which cannot bechangedby the proof.	1	1
Holloway v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.green gactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 2 sentences 2009Co., 245 Ga. App. 319, 321 (1) (b) ( 537 SE2d 121 ) (2000). 2009Co., 245 Ga. App. 319, 321 (1) (b) ( 537 SE2d 121 ) (2000).	1	1
Sellers v. Nodvingreen gactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006Were it the contrary, “every case where a specific amount is stated in the complaint as due and owing would be turned into a liquidated amount by the default, and the Code section’s provision for trial as to damages involving amounts in contract cases would rarely if ever occur.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Sellers, supra, 207 Ga. App. at 747 (3). 2006Were it the contrary, “every case where a specific amount is stated in the complaint as due and owing would be turned into a liquidated amount by the default, and the Code section’s provision for trial as to damages involving amounts in contract cases would rarely if ever occur.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Sellers, supra, 207 Ga. App. at 747 (3).	1	1
Gage v. Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc.green gactapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 2 sentences 2004See Gage v. Tiffin Motor Homes, 153 Ga. App. 704, 706 ( 266 SE2d 345 ) (1980). 2004See Gage v. Tiffin Motor Homes, 153 Ga. App. 704, 706 ( 266 SE2d 345 ) (1980).	1	1
Continental Carriers, Inc. v. Seaboard Coast Line Railroadgreen gactapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003Co., 129 Ga. App. 889, 890 (2) ( 201 SE2d 826 ) (1973).” Typo-Repro Svcs. v. Bishop, supra. “ ‘A liquidated claim is an amount certain and fixed, either by the act and agreement of the parties or by operation of law; a sum which cannot be changed by the proof.’ (Punctuation omitted.) Dept. of Transp. v. Dalton Paving &c., 227 Ga. App. 207, 219 (6) (b) ( 489 SE2d 329 ) (1997).” (Emphasis omitted.) Wheat Enterprises v. Redi-Floors, 231 Ga. App. 853, 856 (1) (b) ( 501 SE2d 30 ) (1998). 2003Co., 129 Ga. App. 889, 890 (2) ( 201 SE2d 826 ) (1973).” Typo-Repro Svcs. v. Bishop, supra. “ ‘A liquidated claim is an amount certain and fixed, either by the act and agreement of the parties or by operation of law; a sum which cannot be changed by the proof.’ (Punctuation omitted.) Dept. of Transp. v. Dalton Paving &c., 227 Ga. App. 207, 219 (6) (b) ( 489 SE2d 329 ) (1997).” (Emphasis omitted.) Wheat Enterprises v. Redi-Floors, 231 Ga. App. 853, 856 (1) (b) ( 501 SE2d 30 ) (1998).	1	1
Carnes v. Mobley's Tire & Recap Service, Inc.green gactapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 2 sentences 1991See generally Carnes v. Mobley’s Tire & Recap Svc., 134 Ga. App. 913, 914 (2) ( 216 SE2d 703 ) (1975). 9. 1991See generally Carnes v. Mobley’s Tire & Recap Svc., 134 Ga. App. 913, 914 (2) ( 216 SE2d 703 ) (1975). 9.	1	1
Dell v. Kugelgreen gactapp · 1959 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987 2 sentences 1987See Dell v. Kugel, 99 Ga. App. 551, 559 ( 109 SE2d 532 ) (1959). 1987See Dell v. Kugel, 99 Ga. App. 551, 559 ( 109 SE2d 532 ) (1959).	1	1
Recordex Corp. v. Southeastern Metal Products, Inc.green gactapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986 2 sentences 1986“The credit . . . only reduced the net balance on the liquidated claim; [it would] not render the [claim] unliquidated. [Cit.]” Recordex Corp. v. Southeastern Metal Prods., 147 Ga. App. 79, 80 ( 248 SE2d 159 ) (1978). 1986“The credit . . . only reduced the net balance on the liquidated claim; [it would] not render the [claim] unliquidated. [Cit.]” Recordex Corp. v. Southeastern Metal Prods., 147 Ga. App. 79, 80 ( 248 SE2d 159 ) (1978).	1	1
Haygood v. Smithgreen gactapp · 1949 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978 2 sentences 1978See Haygood v. Smith, 80 Ga. App. 461 ( 56 SE2d 310 ). 1978See Haygood v. Smith, 80 Ga. App. 461 ( 56 SE2d 310 ).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

Case	Cited	Years
Crisler v. HAUGABOOK green ga · 2012 2 sentences 2026See also Rivergate Corp., 210 Ga. App at 503(3) (“[a]n award of interest under [OCGA § 7-4-15] is not premised on bad faith but on the principle that when a debt is owed and the demand for funds is made, interest accrues from the time entitlement attaches”); Lloyd’s of London, 45 F4th at 1308 (III) n.6 (“Georgia law allows a liquidated claim to accrue interest from the due date of the principal, even if a demand for interest is during the middle of a lawsuit years later”(citing Old Peachtree Partners, 329 Ga. App. at 545–48(1); Crisler, 290 Ga. at 864–65)). 2014Crisler, 290 Ga. at 864 .	2	2014–2026
Gwinnett County v. Old Peachtree Partners, LLC green gactapp · 2014 1 sentence 2026See also Rivergate Corp., 210 Ga. App at 503(3) (“[a]n award of interest under [OCGA § 7-4-15] is not premised on bad faith but on the principle that when a debt is owed and the demand for funds is made, interest accrues from the time entitlement attaches”); Lloyd’s of London, 45 F4th at 1308 (III) n.6 (“Georgia law allows a liquidated claim to accrue interest from the due date of the principal, even if a demand for interest is during the middle of a lawsuit years later”(citing Old Peachtree Partners, 329 Ga. App. at 545–48(1); Crisler, 290 Ga. at 864–65)).	1	2026–2026
Jordan Bridge Co. v. I. S. Bailey, Jr., Inc. green gactapp · 1982 1 sentence 2010Bailey, Jr., Inc., 164 Ga. *253 App. 124, 125 (4) ( 296 SE2d 107 ) (1982).	1	2010–2010
Typo-Repro Services, Inc. v. Bishop green gactapp · 1988 1 sentence 2003Co., 129 Ga. App. 889, 890 (2) ( 201 SE2d 826 ) (1973).” Typo-Repro Svcs. v. Bishop, supra. “ ‘A liquidated claim is an amount certain and fixed, either by the act and agreement of the parties or by operation of law; a sum which cannot be changed by the proof.’ (Punctuation omitted.) Dept. of Transp. v. Dalton Paving &c., 227 Ga. App. 207, 219 (6) (b) ( 489 SE2d 329 ) (1997).” (Emphasis omitted.) Wheat Enterprises v. Redi-Floors, 231 Ga. App. 853, 856 (1) (b) ( 501 SE2d 30 ) (1998).	1	2003–2003
Bartee v. Andrews green ga · 1855 2 sentences 1974See Nisbet v. Lawson, 1 Ga. 275, 287 ; Bartee v. Andrews, 18 Ga. 407, 410 ; Roberts v. Prior, 20 Ga. 561, 562 . 1974See Nisbet v. *83 Lawson, 1 Ga. 275, 287 ; Bartee v. Andrews, 18 Ga. 407, 410 ; Roberts v. Prior, 20 Ga. 561, 562 .	1	1974–1974
Roberts v. Prior green ga · 1856 2 sentences 1974See Nisbet v. Lawson, 1 Ga. 275, 287 ; Bartee v. Andrews, 18 Ga. 407, 410 ; Roberts v. Prior, 20 Ga. 561, 562 . 1974See Nisbet v. *83 Lawson, 1 Ga. 275, 287 ; Bartee v. Andrews, 18 Ga. 407, 410 ; Roberts v. Prior, 20 Ga. 561, 562 .	1	1974–1974
Moore v. Trailmobile, Inc. green gactapp · 1957 2 sentences 1960Also see Code § 20-506, as amended, and the case of Moore v. Trailmobile, Inc., 94 Ga. App. 892 (1) ( 96 S. E. 2d 529 ). 1960Also see Code § 20-506, as amended, and the case of Moore v. Trailmobile, Inc., 94 Ga. App. 892 (1) ( 96 S. E. 2d 529 ).	1	1960–1960

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 7-4-16 (7) GA § 13-6-11 (6) GA § 7-4-15 (4) GA § 7-4-2 (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

AZ 50 (1972–2025) WA 46 (1928–2025) TX 44 (1912–2026) CA 21 (1933–2025) WY 21 (1976–2025) GA 20 (1960–2026) LA 19 (1933–2022) PA 14 (1924–2023) MO 13 (1949–2007) NJ 13 (1942–1993) OH 12 (1932–2016) NY 10 (1887–2022) KY 10 (1945–2024) MN 9 (1961–1996) MD 8 (1960–2007) WI 8 (1934–2019) CO 8 (1968–2021) IL 7 (1901–2017) KS 6 (1934–2025) FL 6 (1979–2001) DC 6 (1979–2013) MS 5 (1963–1998) IN 5 (1914–1974) MI 5 (1897–1939) ID 4 (1999–2021) OR 4 (1939–1987) IA 4 (1911–1947) NE 3 (1991–2019) DE 3 (1953–1969) SC 3 (1931–1942) OK 3 (1961–2000) VA 2 (1940–1960) WV 2 (1914–1985) SD 2 (1980–1986) NM 2 (1936–1975) TN 2 (2010–2015) MA 2 (1938–1939)

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