unliquidated claim in Georgia

20 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1853–2014 0 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (14)

Case	Followed	Cited
Lincoln Lumber Co. v. Keetergreen ga · 1928 · cited in 4 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1963–2006 2 sentences 2006Accord, e.g., Corr v. Aaron Rents, 136 Ga. App. 643, 644 ( 222 SE2d 150 ) (1975) (correct value of shares of stock was an unliquidated claim, because it “remained in doubt until the final court ruling”). 82 Marathon Oil Co., supra at 52 (3). 83 (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Lincoln Lumber Co. v. Keeter, 167 Ga. 231, 236 ( 145 SE 68 ) (1928). 2006Accord, e.g., Corr v. Aaron Rents, 136 Ga. App. 643, 644 ( 222 SE2d 150 ) (1975) (correct value of shares of stock was an unliquidated claim, because it “remained in doubt until the final court ruling”). 82 Marathon Oil Co., supra at 52 (3). 83 (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Lincoln Lumber Co. v. Keeter, 167 Ga. 231, 236 ( 145 SE 68 ) (1928).	3	4
Roberts v. Priorgreen ga · 1856 · cited in 4 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1912–1992 2 sentences 1992An unliquidated claim is one which one of the parties to the contract cannot alone render certain.” Roberts v. Prior, 20 Ga. 561, 562 (1856). 1912“An unliquidated claim is one which one of the parties to the contract can not alone render certain.” Roberts v. Prior, 20 Ga. 561 . “‘Liquidated’ is that which is made clear, certain, manifest; as, liquidated damages, ascertained damages; liquidated debt, an ascertained debt, as to amount.	1	4
Cummings v. Georgia Department of Juvenile Justicegreen ga · 2007 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014Dorn contends that he complied with this provision because the GTCA does not require that the notice state the dollar amount of the claim, and that he stated the amount of the loss to the extent of his knowledge and belief as practicable under the circumstances given that a claim for wrongful death is an unliquidated claim. 4 As the Supreme Court of Georgia has explained, “the GTCA’s ante litem notice provisions clearly contemplate the possibility that a claimant may have imperfect information regarding various facets of [his] claim at the time [his] notice is submitted.” Cummings v. Ga. Dept. 2014Dorn contends that he complied with this provision because the GTCA does not require that the notice state the dollar amount of the claim, and that he stated the amount of the loss to the extent of his knowledge and belief as practicable under the circumstances given that a claim for wrongful death is an unliquidated claim. 4 As the Supreme Court of Georgia has explained, “the GTCA’s ante litem notice provisions clearly contemplate the possibility that a claimant may have imperfect information regarding various facets of [his] claim at the time [his] notice is submitted.” Cummings v. Ga. Dept.	1	2
Corr v. Aaron Rents, Inc.green gactapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006Accord, e.g., Corr v. Aaron Rents, 136 Ga. App. 643, 644 ( 222 SE2d 150 ) (1975) (correct value of shares of stock was an unliquidated claim, because it “remained in doubt until the final court ruling”). 82 Marathon Oil Co., supra at 52 (3). 83 (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Lincoln Lumber Co. v. Keeter, 167 Ga. 231, 236 ( 145 SE 68 ) (1928). 2006Accord, e.g., Corr v. Aaron Rents, 136 Ga. App. 643, 644 ( 222 SE2d 150 ) (1975) (correct value of shares of stock was an unliquidated claim, because it “remained in doubt until the final court ruling”). 82 Marathon Oil Co., supra at 52 (3). 83 (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Lincoln Lumber Co. v. Keeter, 167 Ga. 231, 236 ( 145 SE 68 ) (1928).	1	1
Aston Mills, Inc. v. Suntek Industries, Inc.green gactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997See Davis v. Carpenter, 155 Ga. App. 301, 303 ( 270 SE2d 810 ) (1980), reVd on other grounds, 247 Ga. 156 ( 274 SE2d 567 ) (1981); see also Aston Mills v. Suntek Indus., 190 Ga. App. 217, 218 ( 378 SE2d 399 ) (1989). 1997See Davis v. Carpenter, 155 Ga. App. 301, 303 ( 270 SE2d 810 ) (1980), reVd on other grounds, 247 Ga. 156 ( 274 SE2d 567 ) (1981); see also Aston Mills v. Suntek Indus., 190 Ga. App. 217, 218 ( 378 SE2d 399 ) (1989).	1	1
Davis v. Carpentergreen ga · 1981 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997See Davis v. Carpenter, 155 Ga. App. 301, 303 ( 270 SE2d 810 ) (1980), reVd on other grounds, 247 Ga. 156 ( 274 SE2d 567 ) (1981); see also Aston Mills v. Suntek Indus., 190 Ga. App. 217, 218 ( 378 SE2d 399 ) (1989). 1997See Davis v. Carpenter, 155 Ga. App. 301, 303 ( 270 SE2d 810 ) (1980), reVd on other grounds, 247 Ga. 156 ( 274 SE2d 567 ) (1981); see also Aston Mills v. Suntek Indus., 190 Ga. App. 217, 218 ( 378 SE2d 399 ) (1989).	1	1
Davis v. Carpentergreen gactapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997See Davis v. Carpenter, 155 Ga. App. 301, 303 ( 270 SE2d 810 ) (1980), reVd on other grounds, 247 Ga. 156 ( 274 SE2d 567 ) (1981); see also Aston Mills v. Suntek Indus., 190 Ga. App. 217, 218 ( 378 SE2d 399 ) (1989). 1997See Davis v. Carpenter, 155 Ga. App. 301, 303 ( 270 SE2d 810 ) (1980), reVd on other grounds, 247 Ga. 156 ( 274 SE2d 567 ) (1981); see also Aston Mills v. Suntek Indus., 190 Ga. App. 217, 218 ( 378 SE2d 399 ) (1989).	1	1
Beavers v. LeSueurgreen ga · 1939 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979 2 sentences 1979Compare Beavers v. LeSueur, 188 Ga. 393 (3) ( 3 SE2d 667 ), holding that a security deed for a note which applied to all other indebtedness would not cover an unliquidated claim for legal malpractice, as such a claim was not included in the class of liabilities for which the deed was given as security. 1979Compare Beavers v. LeSueur, 188 Ga. 393 (3) ( 3 SE2d 667 ), holding that a security deed for a note which applied to all other indebtedness would not cover an unliquidated claim for legal malpractice, as such a claim was not included in the class of liabilities for which the deed was given as security.	1	1
Atlanta Life Insurance v. Walkergreen gactapp · 1936 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973 2 sentences 1973Co. v. Walker, 53 Ga. App. 80, 84 ( 184 SE 776 ); Sovereign Camp WOW v. Ellis, 59 Ga. App. 608 (2) ( 1 SE2d 677 ). 1973Co. v. Walker, 53 Ga. App. 80, 84 ( 184 SE 776 ); Sovereign Camp WOW v. Ellis, 59 Ga. App. 608 (2) ( 1 SE2d 677 ).	1	1
Hardeman v. Ellisgreen ga · 1926 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1960–1960 2 sentences 1960See also Hardeman v. Ellis, 162 Ga. 664 ( 135 S. E. 195 ); Crummey v. Crummey, 190 Ga. 774 ( 10 S. E. 2d 859 ); Spratlin v. Spratlin, 215 Ga. 27 ( 114 S. E. 2d 370 ). (b) As to the joint claim of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hollis against the estate for alleged services rendered the intestate, this is an unliquidated claim. 1960See also Hardeman v. Ellis, 162 Ga. 664 ( 135 S. E. 195 ); Crummey v. Crummey, 190 Ga. 774 ( 10 S. E. 2d 859 ); Spratlin v. Spratlin, 215 Ga. 27 ( 114 S. E. 2d 370 ). (b) As to the joint claim of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hollis against the estate for alleged services rendered the intestate, this is an unliquidated claim.	1	1
Hooker-Bassett Furniture Co. v. Georgia Hardwood Lumber Co.green gactapp · 1936 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1951–1951 2 sentences 1951See also Hooker-Bassett Furniture Co. v. Georgia Hardwood Lumber Co., 53 Ga. App. 175 ( 184 S. E. 910 ); Pan-American Life Insurance Co. v. Carter, 57 Ga. App. 294 ( 195 S. E. 326 ). 2. 1951See also Hooker-Bassett Furniture Co. v. Georgia Hardwood Lumber Co., 53 Ga. App. 175 ( 184 S. E. 910 ); Pan-American Life Insurance Co. v. Carter, 57 Ga. App. 294 ( 195 S. E. 326 ). 2.	1	1
Lenney v. Finleygreen ga · 1903 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1939–1939 2 sentences 1939See Horn v. Mound Oily Paint & Color Co., 6 Ga. App. 133 (3) ( 64 S. E. 666 ); Norman v. Great Western Tailoring Co., 121 Ga. 813 ( 49 S. E. 782 ); Lenny v. Finley, 118 Ga. 427, 428 (2) ( 45 S. E. 317 ). 1939See Horn v. Mound Oily Paint & Color Co., 6 Ga. App. 133 (3) ( 64 S. E. 666 ); Norman v. Great Western Tailoring Co., 121 Ga. 813 ( 49 S. E. 782 ); Lenny v. Finley, 118 Ga. 427, 428 (2) ( 45 S. E. 317 ).	1	1
Malone & Grant Co. v. Hammondgreen gactapp · 1909 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1939–1939 1 sentence 1939See Horn v. Mound Oily Paint & Color Co., 6 Ga. App. 133 (3) ( 64 S. E. 666 ); Norman v. Great Western Tailoring Co., 121 Ga. 813 ( 49 S. E. 782 ); Lenny v. Finley, 118 Ga. 427, 428 (2) ( 45 S. E. 317 ).	1	1
Horn v. Mound City Paint & Color Co.green gactapp · 1909 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1939–1939 1 sentence 1939See Horn v. Mound Oily Paint & Color Co., 6 Ga. App. 133 (3) ( 64 S. E. 666 ); Norman v. Great Western Tailoring Co., 121 Ga. 813 ( 49 S. E. 782 ); Lenny v. Finley, 118 Ga. 427, 428 (2) ( 45 S. E. 317 ).	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 (24)

Case	Cited	Years
Cowart v. Reeves green gactapp · 1949 2 sentences 1975"Unliquidated amounts bear no interest until after agreement or judgment fixing the principal amount as liquidated.” Cowart v. Reeves, 80 Ga. App. 161 (2) ( 55 SE2d 911 ). 1975"Unliquidated amounts bear no interest until after agreement or judgment fixing the principal amount as liquidated.” Cowart v. Reeves, 80 Ga. App. 161 (2) ( 55 SE2d 911 ).	1	1975–1975
Collier v. Collier green ga · 1912 2 sentences 1973Pannell and Stolz, JJ., concur. 1 There is a difference in the situation where settlement has been made of an unliquidated claim, as here, and where there has been a settlement for a lesser amount of a contract for the payment of a specific sum, as in Collier v. Collier, 137 Ga. 658 (3) ( 74 SE 275 ); Atlanta Life Ins. 1973Pannell and Stolz, JJ., concur. 1 There is a difference in the situation where settlement has been made of an unliquidated claim, as here, and where there has been a settlement for a lesser amount of a contract for the payment of a specific sum, as in Collier v. Collier, 137 Ga. 658 (3) ( 74 SE 275 ); Atlanta Life Ins.	1	1973–1973
Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World v. Ellis green gactapp · 1939 2 sentences 1973Co. v. Walker, 53 Ga. App. 80, 84 ( 184 SE 776 ); Sovereign Camp WOW v. Ellis, 59 Ga. App. 608 (2) ( 1 SE2d 677 ). 1973Co. v. Walker, 53 Ga. App. 80, 84 ( 184 SE 776 ); Sovereign Camp WOW v. Ellis, 59 Ga. App. 608 (2) ( 1 SE2d 677 ).	1	1973–1973
Crummey v. Crummey green ga · 1940 2 sentences 1960See also Hardeman v. Ellis, 162 Ga. 664 ( 135 S. E. 195 ); Crummey v. Crummey, 190 Ga. 774 ( 10 S. E. 2d 859 ); Spratlin v. Spratlin, 215 Ga. 27 ( 114 S. E. 2d 370 ). (b) As to the joint claim of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hollis against the estate for alleged services rendered the intestate, this is an unliquidated claim. 1960See also Hardeman v. Ellis, 162 Ga. 664 ( 135 S. E. 195 ); Crummey v. Crummey, 190 Ga. 774 ( 10 S. E. 2d 859 ); Spratlin v. Spratlin, 215 Ga. 27 ( 114 S. E. 2d 370 ). (b) As to the joint claim of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hollis against the estate for alleged services rendered the intestate, this is an unliquidated claim.	1	1960–1960
Spratlin v. Spratlin green ga · 1960 1 sentence 1960See also Hardeman v. Ellis, 162 Ga. 664 ( 135 S. E. 195 ); Crummey v. Crummey, 190 Ga. 774 ( 10 S. E. 2d 859 ); Spratlin v. Spratlin, 215 Ga. 27 ( 114 S. E. 2d 370 ). (b) As to the joint claim of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hollis against the estate for alleged services rendered the intestate, this is an unliquidated claim.	1	1960–1960
International Ass'n of MacHinists v. Street green ga · 1959 1 sentence 1960See also Hardeman v. Ellis, 162 Ga. 664 ( 135 S. E. 195 ); Crummey v. Crummey, 190 Ga. 774 ( 10 S. E. 2d 859 ); Spratlin v. Spratlin, 215 Ga. 27 ( 114 S. E. 2d 370 ). (b) As to the joint claim of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hollis against the estate for alleged services rendered the intestate, this is an unliquidated claim.	1	1960–1960
Kimbrell v. State green gactapp · 1938 1 sentence 1951See also Hooker-Bassett Furniture Co. v. Georgia Hardwood Lumber Co., 53 Ga. App. 175 ( 184 S. E. 910 ); Pan-American Life Insurance Co. v. Carter, 57 Ga. App. 294 ( 195 S. E. 326 ). 2.	1	1951–1951
Pan-American Life Insurance v. Carter neutral gactapp · 1938 1 sentence 1951See also Hooker-Bassett Furniture Co. v. Georgia Hardwood Lumber Co., 53 Ga. App. 175 ( 184 S. E. 910 ); Pan-American Life Insurance Co. v. Carter, 57 Ga. App. 294 ( 195 S. E. 326 ). 2.	1	1951–1951
Sylvania Electric Products Inc. v. Electrical Wholesalers Inc. green ga · 1945 2 sentences 1951From the foregoing evidence it appears that there was a dispute between the plaintiff and the defendants as to the amount of the unliquidated claim of the plaintiff; and when the plaintiff returned the check for $9345.01, and the defendants sent to him the check dated March 2, 1943, in accordance with the letter of February 24, 1943, and the plaintiff accepted and cashed the check and retained the proceeds thereof, this amounted to a complete accord and satisfaction of his claim under either or both theories announced by this court in the majority and the dissenting opinions in Sylvania Electr 1951From the foregoing evidence it appears that there was a dispute between the plaintiff and the defendants as to the amount of the unliquidated claim of the plaintiff; and when the plaintiff returned the check for $9345.01, and the defendants sent to him the check dated March 2, 1943, in accordance with the letter of February 24, 1943, and the plaintiff accepted and cashed the check and retained the proceeds thereof, this amounted to a complete accord and satisfaction of his claim under either or both theories announced by this court in the majority and the dissenting opinions in Sylvania Electr	1	1951–1951
Atlas Assurance Co. v. Williams neutral gactapp · 1924 2 sentences 1948Atlas Assurance Co. v. Williams, 31 Ga. App. 536 ( 121 S. E. 135 ); Poythress v. Hagan Grocery Co., 31 Ga. App. 611 ( 121 S. E. 864 ). 1948Atlas Assurance Co. v. Williams, 31 Ga. App. 536 ( 121 S. E. 135 ); Poythress v. Hagan Grocery Co., 31 Ga. App. 611 ( 121 S. E. 864 ).	1	1948–1948
Morgan v. Weil Co. green gactapp · 1924 1 sentence 1948Atlas Assurance Co. v. Williams, 31 Ga. App. 536 ( 121 S. E. 135 ); Poythress v. Hagan Grocery Co., 31 Ga. App. 611 ( 121 S. E. 864 ).	1	1948–1948
Poythress v. Hagan Grocery Co. neutral gactapp · 1924 1 sentence 1948Atlas Assurance Co. v. Williams, 31 Ga. App. 536 ( 121 S. E. 135 ); Poythress v. Hagan Grocery Co., 31 Ga. App. 611 ( 121 S. E. 864 ).	1	1948–1948
Baker v. State neutral ga · 1905 1 sentence 1939See Horn v. Mound Oily Paint & Color Co., 6 Ga. App. 133 (3) ( 64 S. E. 666 ); Norman v. Great Western Tailoring Co., 121 Ga. 813 ( 49 S. E. 782 ); Lenny v. Finley, 118 Ga. 427, 428 (2) ( 45 S. E. 317 ).	1	1939–1939
Norman & Harrell v. Great Western Tailoring Co. neutral ga · 1905 1 sentence 1939See Horn v. Mound Oily Paint & Color Co., 6 Ga. App. 133 (3) ( 64 S. E. 666 ); Norman v. Great Western Tailoring Co., 121 Ga. 813 ( 49 S. E. 782 ); Lenny v. Finley, 118 Ga. 427, 428 (2) ( 45 S. E. 317 ).	1	1939–1939
Bates & Co. v. Forsyth neutral · 1882 1 sentence 1935Bates v. Forsyth, 69 Ga. 365 ; Gamble v. Central R.	1	1935–1935
Tommey & Stewart v. Ellis neutral · 1870	1	1934–1934
Hawkins v. County of Sumter green ga · 1876	1	1934–1934
Harris v. Gano green ga · 1903	1	1934–1934
Parham & Co. v. Potts-Thompson Liquor Co. green · 1907	1	1934–1934
Saffold v. Evans neutral ga · 1916	1	1934–1934
Doby v. Almand & George neutral ga · 1916	1	1934–1934
Crandall v. Shepard green ga · 1928	1	1934–1934
Jordan v. Jenkins neutral gactapp · 1915 2 sentences 1934Cf. Parham v. Potts-Thompson Liquor Co., 127 Ga. 303 (3) ( 56 S. E. 460 ); Jordan v. Jenkins, 17 Ga. App. 58 (2) ( 86 S. E. 278 ). 1934Cf. Parham v. Potts-Thompson Liquor Co., 127 Ga. 303 (3) ( 56 S. E. 460 ); Jordan v. Jenkins, 17 Ga. App. 58 (2) ( 86 S. E. 278 ).	1	1934–1934
Nicoll v. Nicoll green · 1836	1	1853–1853

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GA § 7-4-15 (3)

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