spousal privilege in Georgia

14 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2020 0 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 (17)

Case	Followed	Cited
Wynn v. Stategreen gactapp · 1983 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1997 2 sentences 1997See also Wynn v. State, 168 Ga. App. 132, 135 (2) ( 308 SE2d 392 ) (1983) (involving the spousal privilege). 1997See also Wynn v. State, 168 Ga. App. 132, 135 (2) ( 308 SE2d 392 ) (1983) (involving the spousal privilege).	3	3
State v. Petersgreen gactapp · 1994 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2020 2 sentences 2020State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994).” 278 Ga. App. at 441 n. 2 (1). 14 victim “before [she] handle[d] it [her]self”; and that she admitted to stabbing the victim. 2020State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994).” 278 Ga. App. at 441 n. 2 (1). 14 victim “before [she] handle[d] it [her]self”; and that she admitted to stabbing the victim.	2	2
Phillips v. Stategreen gactapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020(Punctuation and footnotes omitted.) Phillips v. State, 278 Ga. App. 439, 441 (1) ( 629 SE2d 130 ) (2006) (applying harmless error analysis to a trial court’s error in compelling a wife 13 to testify against her husband).3 In general, we noted, “reversal is not required if the evidence of guilt is overwhelming in that there is no reasonable probability that the verdict of the jury would have been different in the absence of this error.” (Footnote omitted.) Id. 2020(Punctuation and footnotes omitted.) Phillips v. State, 278 Ga. App. 439, 441 (1) ( 629 SE2d 130 ) (2006) (applying harmless error analysis to a trial court’s error in compelling a wife 13 to testify against her husband).3 In general, we noted, “reversal is not required if the evidence of guilt is overwhelming in that there is no reasonable probability that the verdict of the jury would have been different in the absence of this error.” (Footnote omitted.) Id.	1	1
Peck v. Stategreen gactapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020See Peck v. State, 300 Ga. App. 375, 376-377 (3) ( 685 SE2d 367 ) (2009) (sexual exploitation of a child through possession of child pornography constitutes a “crime against the person of a minor child” and thus falls under the exception to the spousal privilege).2 Thus, the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it denied Nix’s request for a severance. 6. 2020See Peck v. State, 300 Ga. App. 375, 376-377 (3) ( 685 SE2d 367 ) (2009) (sexual exploitation of a child through possession of child pornography constitutes a “crime against the person of a minor child” and thus falls under the exception to the spousal privilege).2 Thus, the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it denied Nix’s request for a severance. 6.	1	1
Johnson v. Stategreen ga · 1976 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2	1	1
Seagraves v. Stategreen ga · 1989 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2	1	1
Turner v. Stategreen gactapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2	1	1
London v. Stategreen ga · 2001 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2	1	1
Butler v. Stategreen gactapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2	1	1
Felder v. Stategreen ga · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2	1	1
Brown v. Stategreen ga · 1991 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006Andrews, P. J., and Mikell, J., concur. 1 Brown v. State, 261 Ga. 66, 70 (5) (c) ( 401 SE2d 492 ) (1991); OCGA § 24-9-23 (a) (spouses shall not be compellable to give evidence in any criminal proceeding for or against each other). 2 The purpose of the spousal privilege codified in OCGA § 24-9-23 is to protect marital relationships. 2006Andrews, P. J., and Mikell, J., concur. 1 Brown v. State, 261 Ga. 66, 70 (5) (c) ( 401 SE2d 492 ) (1991); OCGA § 24-9-23 (a) (spouses shall not be compellable to give evidence in any criminal proceeding for or against each other). 2 The purpose of the spousal privilege codified in OCGA § 24-9-23 is to protect marital relationships.	1	1
Bruce v. Stategreen gactapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2	1	1
Tanner v. Stategreen ga · 1972 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2	1	1
Stanfield v. Stanfieldgreen gactapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998Deviation from strict application of the spousal immunity doctrine is sanctioned "only in extreme factual situations... clearly evidenc[ing] the termination of marital harmony to a degree sufficient to deter any reasonable apprehension of collusion between the spouses or their estates." (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Stanfield v. Stanfield, 187 Ga.App. 722, 723 , 371 S.E.2d 265 (1988). 1998Deviation from strict application of the spousal immunity doctrine is sanctioned "only in extreme factual situations... clearly evidenc[ing] the termination of marital harmony to a degree sufficient to deter any reasonable apprehension of collusion between the spouses or their estates." (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Stanfield v. Stanfield, 187 Ga.App. 722, 723 , 371 S.E.2d 265 (1988).	1	1
White v. Stategreen gactapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998See also White v. State, 211 Ga. App. 694 ( 440 SE2d 68 ) (1994). 1998See also White v. State, 211 Ga. App. 694 ( 440 SE2d 68 ) (1994).	1	1
Gentry v. Stategreen ga · 1983 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985 2 sentences 1985See also Gentry v. State, 250 Ga. 802, 803 (2) ( 301 SE2d 273 ) (1983) (witness and defendant “not married at the time of the trial. . . .”). 1985See also Gentry v. State, 250 Ga. 802, 803 (2) ( 301 SE2d 273 ) (1983) (witness and defendant “not married at the time of the trial. . . .”).	1	1
Fluellen v. Stategreen gactapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983 2 sentences 1983Appellant did not object at trial, and “[i]t is well settled that matters not objected to at trial cannot be raised for the first time on appeal. [Cit.] ” Fluellen v. State, 163 Ga. App. 425, 426 ( 294 SE2d 653 ) (1982). 3. 1983Appellant did not object at trial, and “[i]t is well settled that matters not objected to at trial cannot be raised for the first time on appeal. [Cit.] ” Fluellen v. State, 163 Ga. App. 425, 426 ( 294 SE2d 653 ) (1982). 3.	1	1

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Case	Cited	Years
Strickland v. Washington green scotus · 1984 1 sentence 2006State v. Peters, 213 Ga. App. 352, 356-357 ( 444 SE2d 609 ) (1994). 3 London v. State, 274 Ga. 91, 94-95 (4) (c) ( 549 SE2d 394 ) (2001); Johnson v. State, 238 Ga. 59, 61 ( 230 SE2d 869 ) (1976). 4 London, supra; Felder v. State, 266 Ga. 574, 576 (2) ( 468 SE2d 769 ) (1996). 5 See London, supra; Felder, supra; Johnson, supra. 6 466 U. S. 668 (104 SC 2052, 80 LE2d 674) (1984). 7 Bruce v. State, 268 Ga. App. 677, 679 ( 603 SE2d 33 ) (2004) (citations omitted). 8 Turner v. State, 253 Ga. App. 760, 763 (6) ( 560 SE2d 539 ) (2002). 9 See OCGA§ 24-9-63; Tanner v. State, 228 Ga. 829,830 (2) ( 188 SE2	1	2006–2006
Pirkle v. State green gactapp · 1998 2 sentences 2003So it’s true we have the same phone numbers and addresses as the State does, but a lot of times people, especially in these cases, don’t want to speak to anybody representing the defend-1 ant, so I didn’t have that opportunity to talk to her about that.” Moreover, as noted in Pirkle v. State, 234 Ga. App. 23 (1) ( 506 SE2d 186 ) (1998), OCGA § 24-9-23 (b) provides that the spousal privilege “shall 259 not apply in proceedings in which the husband or wife is charged with a crime against the person of a minor child” with respect to testimony regarding the specific acts charged against the defen 2003So it’s true we have the same phone numbers and addresses as the State does, but a lot of times people, especially in these cases, don’t want to speak to anybody representing the defend-1 ant, so I didn’t have that opportunity to talk to her about that.” Moreover, as noted in Pirkle v. State, 234 Ga. App. 23 (1) ( 506 SE2d 186 ) (1998), OCGA § 24-9-23 (b) provides that the spousal privilege “shall 259 not apply in proceedings in which the husband or wife is charged with a crime against the person of a minor child” with respect to testimony regarding the specific acts charged against the defen	1	2003–2003
Argo v. State green gactapp · 1988 2 sentences 1990Argo v. State, 188 Ga. App. 102 ( 371 SE2d 922 ) (1988); cert. denied. (17) A man convicted of burglary and other crimes asserted that one of the state's witnesses was his common law wife, and claimed a spousal privilege. 1990Argo v. State, 188 Ga. App. 102 ( 371 SE2d 922 ) (1988); cert. denied. (17) A man convicted of burglary and other crimes asserted that one of the state's witnesses was his common law wife, and claimed a spousal privilege.	1	1990–1990
Brown v. State green gactapp · 1988 2 sentences 1990Brown v. State, 187 Ga. App. 347 ( 370 SE2d 203 ) (1988). (18) A legally separated wife contested a court's granting the petition of two children for letters of administration on the estate of her deceased husband. 1990Brown v. State, 187 Ga. App. 347 ( 370 SE2d 203 ) (1988). (18) A legally separated wife contested a court's granting the petition of two children for letters of administration on the estate of her deceased husband.	1	1990–1990
Morris v. State green gactapp · 1985 2 sentences 1988See generally OCGA § 24-9-23; Price v. State, 175 Ga. App. 780 (1) ( 334 SE2d 711 ); Morris v. State, 173 Ga. App. 663 (2) ( 327 SE2d 792 ). 1988See generally OCGA § 24-9-23; Price v. State, 175 Ga. App. 780 (1) ( 334 SE2d 711 ); Morris v. State, 173 Ga. App. 663 (2) ( 327 SE2d 792 ).	1	1988–1988
Price v. State green gactapp · 1985 2 sentences 1988See generally OCGA § 24-9-23; Price v. State, 175 Ga. App. 780 (1) ( 334 SE2d 711 ); Morris v. State, 173 Ga. App. 663 (2) ( 327 SE2d 792 ). 1988See generally OCGA § 24-9-23; Price v. State, 175 Ga. App. 780 (1) ( 334 SE2d 711 ); Morris v. State, 173 Ga. App. 663 (2) ( 327 SE2d 792 ).	1	1988–1988
Yates v. Lowe green gactapp · 1986 2 sentences 1987Whether those cases indicate a crumbling of judicial satisfaction with the spousal immunity doctrine, the facts of this case are starkly dissimilar, and are controlled by our decision in Yates v. Lowe, 179 Ga. App. 888 ( 348 SE2d 113 ). 1987Whether those cases indicate a crumbling of judicial satisfaction with the spousal immunity doctrine, the facts of this case are starkly dissimilar, and are controlled by our decision in Yates v. Lowe, 179 Ga. App. 888 ( 348 SE2d 113 ).	1	1987–1987
Smith v. Rowell green gactapp · 1985 2 sentences 1987The trial court erred in denying the defendant wife summary judgment on the basis that issues of fact remain as to her entitlement to spousal immunity from suit by her husband’s daughter. „ 710 (a) It was urged below by the plaintiff, and on appeal, that under Harris v. Harris, 252 Ga. 387 ( 313 SE2d 88 ) and Smith v. Rowell, 176 Ga. App. 100 ( 335 SE2d 461 ), the spousal immunity doctrine is inapplicable to the facts of this case because there is no hint of collusion between husband and wife to mortally injure the husband, and moreover, since the husband is dead, there is no marital harmony 1987The trial court erred in denying the defendant wife summary judgment on the basis that issues of fact remain as to her entitlement to spousal immunity from suit by her husband’s daughter. „ 710 (a) It was urged below by the plaintiff, and on appeal, that under Harris v. Harris, 252 Ga. 387 ( 313 SE2d 88 ) and Smith v. Rowell, 176 Ga. App. 100 ( 335 SE2d 461 ), the spousal immunity doctrine is inapplicable to the facts of this case because there is no hint of collusion between husband and wife to mortally injure the husband, and moreover, since the husband is dead, there is no marital harmony	1	1987–1987
Harris v. Harris green ga · 1984 1 sentence 1987The trial court erred in denying the defendant wife summary judgment on the basis that issues of fact remain as to her entitlement to spousal immunity from suit by her husband’s daughter. „ *710 (a) It was urged below by the plaintiff, and on appeal, that under Harris v. Harris, 252 Ga. 387 ( 313 SE2d 88 ) and Smith v. Rowell, 176 Ga. App. 100 ( 335 SE2d 461 ), the spousal immunity doctrine is inapplicable to the facts of this case because there is no hint of collusion between husband and wife to mortally injure the husband, and moreover, since the husband is dead, there is no marital harmony	1	1987–1987

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spousal privilege in Georgia

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