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determinative factors in Georgia

14 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2025 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Teal v. Stategreen
ga · 2007 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Teal v. State, 282 Ga. 319, 327-328 (4) ( 647 SE2d 15 ) (2007) (citations and punctuation omitted).

2025Teal v. State, 282 Ga. 319, 327-328 (4) ( 647 SE2d 15 ) (2007) (citations and punctuation omitted).

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Davenport v. Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.green
gactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Davenport, 247 Ga. App. at 185 (1) (b).

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Patton v. St. Francis Hospitalgreen
gactapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017“The determinative inquiry on this issue is whether or not the totality of the process leading up to the board’s decision evidenced a reasonable effort to obtain the facts of the matter.” Patton, 260 Ga. App. at 207 (1) (c) (ii).

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Carlisle v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Carlisle v. State, 278 Ga. App. 528, 529-530 ( 629 SE2d 512 ) (2006).

2007Carlisle v. State, 278 Ga. App. 528, 529-530 ( 629 SE2d 512 ) (2006).

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Partridge v. Stategreen
ga · 1987 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005A competency hearing “is in the nature of a civil proceeding and the defendant has the burden to prove incompetency by a preponderance of the evidence.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Partridge v. State, 256 Ga. 602, 603 (1) ( 351 SE2d 635 ) (1987).

2005A competency hearing “is in the nature of a civil proceeding and the defendant has the burden to prove incompetency by a preponderance of the evidence.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Partridge v. State, 256 Ga. 602, 603 (1) ( 351 SE2d 635 ) (1987).

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Schneider v. Susquehanna Radio Corp.green
gactapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Schneider v. Susquehanna Radio Corp., 260 Ga. App. 296, 301 ( 581 SE2d 603 ) (2003) (“The determinative test is not the caller’s intention in placing the call but ‘the consumer’s expectation of receiving the call.’ ”).

2005Schneider v. Susquehanna Radio Corp., 260 Ga. App. 296, 301 ( 581 SE2d 603 ) (2003) (“The determinative test is not the caller’s intention in placing the call but ‘the consumer’s expectation of receiving the call.’ ”).

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Bailey v. Butlergreen
gactapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996“Although the four factors prescribe the parameters of the doctrine, the determinative test under the family purpose doctrine is whether the non-driving family member exerted authority and control over the vehicle. [Cit.] In other words, after it is determined that the four factors listed above are present, the inquiry becomes whether the owner of the vehicle exerted sufficient authority and control for the doctrine to be applied.” Bailey v. Butler, 199 Ga. App. 753, 754 ( 406 SE2d 97 ) (1991).

1996“Although the four factors prescribe the parameters of the doctrine, the determinative test under the family purpose doctrine is whether the non-driving family member exerted authority and control over the vehicle. [Cit.] In other words, after it is determined that the four factors listed above are present, the inquiry becomes whether the owner of the vehicle exerted sufficient authority and control for the doctrine to be applied.” Bailey v. Butler, 199 Ga. App. 753, 754 ( 406 SE2d 97 ) (1991).

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Murch v. Browngreen
gactapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996A defendant is liable under the doctrine “if he had the right to exercise such authority and control that it may be concluded that an agency relationship existed between him and the family member with respect to the use of the vehicle.” Murch *758 v. Brown, 166 Ga. App. 538, 539 ( 304 SE2d 750 ) (1983).

1996A defendant is liable under the doctrine “if he had the right to exercise such authority and control that it may be concluded that an agency relationship existed between him and the family member with respect to the use of the vehicle.” Murch *758 v. Brown, 166 Ga. App. 538, 539 ( 304 SE2d 750 ) (1983).

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Holloway v. Stategreen
ga · 1987 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Holloway v. State, 257 Ga. 620, 621 ( 361 SE2d 794 ) (1987).

1996Holloway v. State, 257 Ga. 620, 621 ( 361 SE2d 794 ) (1987).

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Finley v. Bermangreen
gactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See Finley v. Berman, 190 Ga. App. 692, 693 ( 379 SE2d 640 ) (1989).

1991See Finley v. Berman, 190 Ga. App. 692, 693 ( 379 SE2d 640 ) (1989).

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State of Georgia v. Dysongreen
gactapp · 1954 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Advertising Co., 155 Ga. App. 661 (1) ( 272 SE2d 526 ); State of Ga. v. Dyson, 89 Ga. App. 791, 793 ( 81 SE2d 217 ); Consolidated Warehouse Co. v. Smith, 55 Ga. App. 216 (1) (a) ( 189 SE 724 ).

1989Advertising Co., 155 Ga. App. 661 (1) ( 272 SE2d 526 ); State of Ga. v. Dyson, 89 Ga. App. 791, 793 ( 81 SE2d 217 ); Consolidated Warehouse Co. v. Smith, 55 Ga. App. 216 (1) (a) ( 189 SE 724 ).

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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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
State v. King green
gactapp · 1999
2 sentences

2004King, supra at 729-730 .

2002King, supra at 729-730 .

22002–2004
Jones-Shaw v. Shaw green
ga · 2012
1 sentence

2014Id.

12014–2014
Brogdon v. State green
gactapp · 1996
1 sentence

2005“The proceeding should focus on the determinative factors of competence: whether the defendant (1) understands the nature and object of the proceedings against him; (2) comprehends his own position in relation to the proceedings; and (3) is capable of assisting in his defense.” (Citation omitted.) Brogdon v. State, 220 Ga. *266 App. 31, 33 (1) ( 467 SE2d 598 ) (1996).

12005–2005
Consolidated Warehouse Co. v. Smith green
gactapp · 1937
2 sentences

1989Advertising Co., 155 Ga. App. 661 (1) ( 272 SE2d 526 ); State of Ga. v. Dyson, 89 Ga. App. 791, 793 ( 81 SE2d 217 ); Consolidated Warehouse Co. v. Smith, 55 Ga. App. 216 (1) (a) ( 189 SE 724 ).

1989Advertising Co., 155 Ga. App. 661 (1) ( 272 SE2d 526 ); State of Ga. v. Dyson, 89 Ga. App. 791, 793 ( 81 SE2d 217 ); Consolidated Warehouse Co. v. Smith, 55 Ga. App. 216 (1) (a) ( 189 SE 724 ).

11989–1989
Aquafine Corporation v. Fendig Outdoor Advertising Company green
gactapp · 1980
2 sentences

1989Advertising Co., 155 Ga. App. 661 (1) ( 272 SE2d 526 ); State of Ga. v. Dyson, 89 Ga. App. 791, 793 ( 81 SE2d 217 ); Consolidated Warehouse Co. v. Smith, 55 Ga. App. 216 (1) (a) ( 189 SE 724 ).

1989Advertising Co., 155 Ga. App. 661 (1) ( 272 SE2d 526 ); State of Ga. v. Dyson, 89 Ga. App. 791, 793 ( 81 SE2d 217 ); Consolidated Warehouse Co. v. Smith, 55 Ga. App. 216 (1) (a) ( 189 SE 724 ).

11989–1989
Delaware v. Prouse green
scotus · 1979
1 sentence

1982Determinative factors include the lack of interference with the individual’s progress, ascertaining whether the individual is willing to cooperate with police before making further inquiries, no display of official authority beyond a statement that the person stopping the individual is a law enforcement officer, and conducting the encounter in an appropriately deferential manner to *27 avoid causing the individual the anxiety and fear that troubled the Supreme Court in Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U. S. 648 (99 SC 1391, 59 LE2d 660).

11982–1982
Veal v. Security Mutual Life Insurance green
gactapp · 1909
2 sentences

1978Co., 6 Ga. App. 721 ( 65 SE 714 ), sets forth the determinative rule.

1978Co., 6 Ga. App. 721 ( 65 SE 714 ), sets forth the determinative rule.

11978–1978

Where else courts name it

NC 138 (1926–2026) CA 45 (1927–2026) IL 36 (1951–2025) NY 35 (1932–2015) PA 30 (1975–2026) NJ 26 (1941–2022) TN 25 (1949–2018) CT 24 (1920–2025) MI 23 (1967–2023) OH 19 (1937–2016) WA 18 (1913–2021) MO 17 (1943–2016) TX 17 (1917–2023) GA 14 (1978–2025) AL 13 (1979–2012) LA 13 (1969–2021) MA 8 (1965–2025) OR 8 (1975–2017) IN 7 (1975–2010) ID 6 (1950–2010) KS 6 (1975–1983) AK 6 (1979–2020) FL 6 (1980–2018) HI 5 (1978–2018) DC 5 (1990–2023) MT 5 (1917–2011) AZ 4 (1973–2012) VA 4 (1984–2001) WV 4 (1932–2021) MN 4 (1938–2009) MD 4 (1971–1996) UT 4 (1990–2014) CO 4 (1985–2002) NE 3 (1947–1989) NM 3 (1996–2020) OK 3 (1965–1988) WI 3 (1973–2002) RI 2 (2004–2008) VT 2 (1991–2009) SD 2 (1995–2006) ND 2 (1982–1996) ME 2 (1980–2025) KY 2 (1944–2012)

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