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limitation defense in Georgia

18 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1895–2023 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)

CaseFollowedCited
Fletcher v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1990 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1994–1997
2 sentences

1997“Defendant ‘had the right to a thorough and sifting cross-examination of any witness called against him. [Cit.] However, the extent of cross-examination can be curtailed if the inquiry is not relevant or material, and such restriction lies within the discretion of the trial court which will not be disturbed on appeal unless manifestly abused. [Cits.]’ (Cit.) Under the circumstances of the case sub judice, we find no manifest abuse of discretion in the trial court’s limitation of defense counsel’s cross-examination of the State’s [witness].” Fletcher v. State, 197 Ga. App. 112 (1), 113 ( 397 SE

1997“Defendant ‘had the right to a thorough and sifting cross-examination of any witness called against him. [Cit.] However, the extent of cross-examination can be curtailed if the inquiry is not relevant or material, and such restriction lies within the discretion of the trial court which will not be disturbed on appeal unless manifestly abused. [Cits.]’ (Cit.) Under the circumstances of the case sub judice, we find no manifest abuse of discretion in the trial court’s limitation of defense counsel’s cross-examination of the State’s [witness].” Fletcher v. State, 197 Ga. App. 112 (1), 113 ( 397 SE

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Auto-Owners Insurance v. Ogdengreen
ga · 2002 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Co. v. Ogden, 275 Ga. 565, 567 (2) ( 569 SE2d 833 ) (2002). 12 limitation] clause in the contract was waived by the insurer can become a disputed question of fact for the jury.20 Nevertheless, settlement negotiations do not always give rise to a jury question on “whether the policyholder was led to believe that he need not file suit, even if they continue throughout the policy’s limitation period.”21 So, mere negotiation for settlement, unsuccessfully accomplished, is “not that type of conduct designed to lull the claimant into a false sense of security so as to constitute a waiver of the limi

2020Co. v. Ogden, 275 Ga. 565, 567 (2) ( 569 SE2d 833 ) (2002). 12 limitation] clause in the contract was waived by the insurer can become a disputed question of fact for the jury.20 Nevertheless, settlement negotiations do not always give rise to a jury question on “whether the policyholder was led to believe that he need not file suit, even if they continue throughout the policy’s limitation period.”21 So, mere negotiation for settlement, unsuccessfully accomplished, is “not that type of conduct designed to lull the claimant into a false sense of security so as to constitute a waiver of the limi

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Milliken & Co. v. Ga. Power Co.green
ga · 2019 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See McCoury, supra. Plaintiff also argues that the inspection agreement’s limitation clause is void under OCGA § 13-8-2 (b), which provides: A covenant, promise, agreement, or understanding in or in connection with or collateral to a contract or agreement relative to the construction, alteration, repair, or maintenance of a building structure, appurtenances, and appliances, including moving, demolition, and excavating connected therewith, purporting to require that one party to such contract or agreement shall indemnify, hold harmless, insure, or defend the other party to the contract or other

2023See McCoury, supra. Plaintiff also argues that the inspection agreement’s limitation clause is void under OCGA § 13-8-2 (b), which provides: A covenant, promise, agreement, or understanding in or in connection with or collateral to a contract or agreement relative to the construction, alteration, repair, or maintenance of a building structure, appurtenances, and appliances, including moving, demolition, and excavating connected therewith, purporting to require that one party to such contract or agreement shall indemnify, hold harmless, insure, or defend the other party to the contract or other

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McCoury v. Allstate Insurancegreen
gactapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See McCoury, supra. Plaintiff also argues that the inspection agreement’s limitation clause is void under OCGA § 13-8-2 (b), which provides: A covenant, promise, agreement, or understanding in or in connection with or collateral to a contract or agreement relative to the construction, alteration, repair, or maintenance of a building structure, appurtenances, and appliances, including moving, demolition, and excavating connected therewith, purporting to require that one party to such contract or agreement shall indemnify, hold harmless, insure, or defend the other party to the contract or other

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Willis v. Allstate Insurance Companygreen
gactapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Co. v. Ogden, 275 Ga. 565, 567 (2) ( 569 SE2d 833 ) (2002). 20 Willis, 334 Ga. App. at 543 (punctuation omitted); accord Ogden, 275 Ga. at 567 (2). 13 need not file suit, even if they continue throughout the policy’s limitation period.”21 So, mere negotiation for settlement, unsuccessfully accomplished, is “not that type of conduct designed to lull the claimant into a false sense of security so as to constitute a waiver of the limitation defense.”22 Here, while MAG made several payments on Premier’s insurance claim, Premier was well aware that MAG did not intend to fully pay the amounts it cla

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Stone v. Stonegreen
ga · 1985 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Stone v. Stone, 254 Ga. at 520 (1) (“Remarriage by the receiving spouse does not terminate the obligation of the paying spouse to continue payments intended as . . . ‘equitable division.’ ”) 4 (Emphasis in original).

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Music v. Steamco, Inc.green
gactapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015This limitation of the rule imputing knowledge of a hazard is simply a restatement of the truism, still applied, that a plaintiff is held to have knowledge of “an open and obvious condition.” See Wright v. K-Mart Corp., 286 Ga. App. 765 ( 650 SE2d 300 ) (2007) (no error in granting a store summary judgment as to plaintiff’s claim arising from a trip over store’s shelf corner) (emphasis supplied); Music v. Steamco, Inc., 265 Ga. App. 185, 186 ( 593 SE2d 370 ) (2004) (plaintiff was held to have had equal knowledge of water on steps leading from restaurant); Becton v. Tire King of North Columbus,

2015This limitation of the rule imputing knowledge of a hazard is simply a restatement of the truism, still applied, that a plaintiff is held to have knowledge of “an open and obvious condition.” See Wright v. K-Mart Corp., 286 Ga. App. 765 ( 650 SE2d 300 ) (2007) (no error in granting a store summary judgment as to plaintiff’s claim arising from a trip over store’s shelf corner) (emphasis supplied); Music v. Steamco, Inc., 265 Ga. App. 185, 186 ( 593 SE2d 370 ) (2004) (plaintiff was held to have had equal knowledge of water on steps leading from restaurant); Becton v. Tire King of North Columbus,

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Becton v. Tire King of North Columbus, Inc.green
gactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015This limitation of the rule imputing knowledge of a hazard is simply a restatement of the truism, still applied, that a plaintiff is held to have knowledge of “an open and obvious condition.” See Wright v. K-Mart Corp., 286 Ga. App. 765 ( 650 SE2d 300 ) (2007) (no error in granting a store summary judgment as to plaintiff’s claim arising from a trip over store’s shelf corner) (emphasis supplied); Music v. Steamco, Inc., 265 Ga. App. 185, 186 ( 593 SE2d 370 ) (2004) (plaintiff was held to have had equal knowledge of water on steps leading from restaurant); Becton v. Tire King of North Columbus,

2015This limitation of the rule imputing knowledge of a hazard is simply a restatement of the truism, still applied, that a plaintiff is held to have knowledge of “an open and obvious condition.” See Wright v. K-Mart Corp., 286 Ga. App. 765 ( 650 SE2d 300 ) (2007) (no error in granting a store summary judgment as to plaintiff’s claim arising from a trip over store’s shelf corner) (emphasis supplied); Music v. Steamco, Inc., 265 Ga. App. 185, 186 ( 593 SE2d 370 ) (2004) (plaintiff was held to have had equal knowledge of water on steps leading from restaurant); Becton v. Tire King of North Columbus,

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ST. PAUL REINSURANCE CO., LTD. v. Rossgreen
gactapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Paul Reinsurance Co. v. Ross, 276 Ga. App. 135, 139 (1) ( 622 SE2d 374 ) (2005).

2008Paul Reinsurance Co. v. Ross, 276 Ga. App. 135, 139 (1) ( 622 SE2d 374 ) (2005).

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Cantrell v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Wand v. State, 230 Ga. App. 460 ( 496 SE2d 771 ) (1998); Cantrell v. State, 225 Ga. App. 680, 681 ( 484 SE2d 751 ) (1997).

1999See Wand v. State, 230 Ga. App. 460 ( 496 SE2d 771 ) (1998); Cantrell v. State, 225 Ga. App. 680, 681 ( 484 SE2d 751 ) (1997).

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Wand v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Wand v. State, 230 Ga. App. 460 ( 496 SE2d 771 ) (1998); Cantrell v. State, 225 Ga. App. 680, 681 ( 484 SE2d 751 ) (1997).

1999See Wand v. State, 230 Ga. App. 460 ( 496 SE2d 771 ) (1998); Cantrell v. State, 225 Ga. App. 680, 681 ( 484 SE2d 751 ) (1997).

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Stevens v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997“Defendant ‘had the right to a thorough and sifting cross-examination of any witness called against him. [Cit.] However, the extent of cross-examination can be curtailed if the inquiry is not relevant or material, and such restriction lies within the discretion of the trial court which will not be disturbed on appeal unless manifestly abused. [Cits.]’ (Cit.) Under the circumstances of the case sub judice, we find no manifest abuse of discretion in the trial court’s limitation of defense counsel’s cross-examination of the State’s [witness].” Fletcher v. State, 197 Ga. App. 112 (1), 113 ( 397 SE

1997“Defendant ‘had the right to a thorough and sifting cross-examination of any witness called against him. [Cit.] However, the extent of cross-examination can be curtailed if the inquiry is not relevant or material, and such restriction lies within the discretion of the trial court which will not be disturbed on appeal unless manifestly abused. [Cits.]’ (Cit.) Under the circumstances of the case sub judice, we find no manifest abuse of discretion in the trial court’s limitation of defense counsel’s cross-examination of the State’s [witness].” Fletcher v. State, 197 Ga. App. 112 (1), 113 ( 397 SE

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Bartlett v. Dimension Designs, Ltd.green
gactapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994This limitation on our inquiry follows from the general rule that “an arbitrator’s decision must be upheld unless it is completely irrational or it constitutes a manifest disregard of the law.” Bartlett v. Dimension Designs, 195 Ga. App. 845, 848 ( 395 SE2d 64 ) (1990), overruled on other grounds, Pace Constr.

1994This limitation on our inquiry follows from the general rule that “an arbitrator’s decision must be upheld unless it is completely irrational or it constitutes a manifest disregard of the law.” Bartlett v. Dimension Designs, 195 Ga. App. 845, 848 ( 395 SE2d 64 ) (1990), overruled on other grounds, Pace Constr.

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House v. Stategreen
ga · 1984 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Although Chapman correctly points out that there are cases holding that evidence of specific bad acts showing the deceased was more likely than not the aggressor is admissible, e.g., House v. State, 252 Ga. 409, 413 ( 314 SE2d 195 ) (1984), she fails to heed the limitation that this exception applies only to those acts involving the defendant.

1989Although Chapman correctly points out that there are cases holding that evidence of specific bad acts showing the deceased was more likely than not the aggressor is admissible, e.g., House v. State, 252 Ga. 409, 413 ( 314 SE2d 195 ) (1984), she fails to heed the limitation that this exception applies only to those acts involving the defendant.

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Knox v. Yowgreen
ga · 1893 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
2 sentences

1974See also Knox v. Yow, 91 Ga. 367, 376 ( 17 SE 654 ), and L. & N. R.

1974See also Knox v. Yow, 91 Ga. 367, 376 ( 17 SE 654 ), and L. & N. R.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Wright v. K-Mart Corp. green
gactapp · 2007
2 sentences

2015This limitation of the rule imputing knowledge of a hazard is simply a restatement of the truism, still applied, that a plaintiff is held to have knowledge of “an open and obvious condition.” See Wright v. K-Mart Corp., 286 Ga. App. 765 ( 650 SE2d 300 ) (2007) (no error in granting a store summary judgment as to plaintiff’s claim arising from a trip over store’s shelf corner) (emphasis supplied); Music v. Steamco, Inc., 265 Ga. App. 185, 186 ( 593 SE2d 370 ) (2004) (plaintiff was held to have had equal knowledge of water on steps leading from restaurant); Becton v. Tire King of North Columbus,

2015This limitation of the rule imputing knowledge of a hazard is simply a restatement of the truism, still applied, that a plaintiff is held to have knowledge of “an open and obvious condition.” See Wright v. K-Mart Corp., 286 Ga. App. 765 ( 650 SE2d 300 ) (2007) (no error in granting a store summary judgment as to plaintiff’s claim arising from a trip over store’s shelf corner) (emphasis supplied); Music v. Steamco, Inc., 265 Ga. App. 185, 186 ( 593 SE2d 370 ) (2004) (plaintiff was held to have had equal knowledge of water on steps leading from restaurant); Becton v. Tire King of North Columbus,

12015–2015
Mangum v. State green
ga · 2001
2 sentences

2002Because of the limitation on defense counsel's cross-examination of Wilson, Vogleson was not permitted "`to expose to the jury the facts from which jurors, as the sole triers of fact and credibility, could appropriately draw inferences relating to the reliability of the witness.' Davis v. Alaska, 415 U.S. at 318 , 94 S.Ct. 1105 ." Mangum v. State, supra, 274 Ga. at 577 , 555 S.E.2d 451 .

2002Because of the limitation on defense counsel's cross-examination of Wilson, Vogleson was not permitted "`to expose to the jury the facts from which jurors, as the sole triers of fact and credibility, could appropriately draw inferences relating to the reliability of the witness.' Davis v. Alaska, 415 U.S. at 318 , 94 S.Ct. 1105 ." Mangum v. State, supra, 274 Ga. at 577 , 555 S.E.2d 451 .

12002–2002
Davis v. Alaska green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

2002Because of the limitation on defense counsel's cross-examination of Wilson, Vogleson was not permitted "`to expose to the jury the facts from which jurors, as the sole triers of fact and credibility, could appropriately draw inferences relating to the reliability of the witness.' Davis v. Alaska, 415 U.S. at 318 , 94 S.Ct. 1105 ." Mangum v. State, supra, 274 Ga. at 577 , 555 S.E.2d 451 .

2002Because of the limitation on defense counsel's cross-examination of Wilson, Vogleson was not permitted "`to expose to the jury the facts from which jurors, as the sole triers of fact and credibility, could appropriately draw inferences relating to the reliability of the witness.' Davis v. Alaska, 415 U.S. at 318 , 94 S.Ct. 1105 ." Mangum v. State, supra, 274 Ga. at 577 , 555 S.E.2d 451 .

12002–2002
Glover v. Donaldson green
ga · 1979
1 sentence

1997While it is axiomatic that a statute standing alone may not contravene a constitutional provision, Glover, supra, 243 Ga. at 482 , OCGA § 50-21-28 is the implementation of a constitutional amendment authorizing not only the adoption of the GTCA but also the limitation on the waiver of sovereign immunity contained therein.

11997–1997
Pace Construction Corp. v. Northpark Associates, L.P. green
gactapp · 1994
1 sentence

1994Corp. v. Northpark Assoc., 215 Ga. App. 439 ( 450 SE2d 828 ) (1994).

11994–1994
Clayton County v. Billups Eastern Petroleum Co. green
gactapp · 1961
2 sentences

1990The decisions in Department of Transp. v. Whitehead, 253 Ga. 150 ( 317 SE2d 542 ) (1984), and Clayton County v. Billups Eastern Petroleum Co., 104 Ga. App. 778 ( 123 SE2d 187 ) (1961), control.

1990The decisions in Department of Transp. v. Whitehead, 253 Ga. 150 ( 317 SE2d 542 ) (1984), and Clayton County v. Billups Eastern Petroleum Co., 104 Ga. App. 778 ( 123 SE2d 187 ) (1961), control.

11990–1990
Department of Transportation v. Whitehead green
ga · 1984
2 sentences

1990The decisions in Department of Transp. v. Whitehead, 253 Ga. 150 ( 317 SE2d 542 ) (1984), and Clayton County v. Billups Eastern Petroleum Co., 104 Ga. App. 778 ( 123 SE2d 187 ) (1961), control.

1990The decisions in Department of Transp. v. Whitehead, 253 Ga. 150 ( 317 SE2d 542 ) (1984), and Clayton County v. Billups Eastern Petroleum Co., 104 Ga. App. 778 ( 123 SE2d 187 ) (1961), control.

11990–1990
Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Stevens green
gactapp · 1973
2 sentences

1978Count 1 of Wilcher’s complaint is controlled adversely by this court’s holding in Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Stevens, 130 Ga. App. 363 ( 203 SE2d 587 ), where the court examined a liability limitation clause in a contract virtually identical to the liability limitation clause contained in the contract between the parties to this appeal and concluded that the limitation clause precluded the recovery of damages under tort or contract theory.

1978Count 1 of Wilcher’s complaint is controlled adversely by this court’s holding in Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Stevens, 130 Ga. App. 363 ( 203 SE2d 587 ), where the court examined a liability limitation clause in a contract virtually identical to the liability limitation clause contained in the contract between the parties to this appeal and concluded that the limitation clause precluded the recovery of damages under tort or contract theory.

11978–1978
Everett v. Planters' Bank green
ga · 1878
2 sentences

1895(Everett v. Planters Bank, 61 Ga. 38 .) We think there is equal reason for holding that the act of 1879 did not repeal the limitation clause of the act of 1875.

1895(Everett v. Planters Bank, 61 Ga. 38 .) We think there is equal reason for holding that the act of 1879 did not repeal the limitation clause of the act of 1875.

11895–1895

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 9-11-56 (3)

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