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written notice claim in Georgia

14 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1921–2022 2 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Williams v. Department of Human Resourcesgreen
ga · 2000 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2021
2 sentences

2021See id. (a) (3) (“No action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented to the state as provided in this subsection[.]”). 5 A purpose of these notice requirements is “to ensure that the state receives adequate notice of the claim to facilitate settlement before the filing of a lawsuit.” Williams v. Ga. Dept. of Human Resources, 272 Ga. 624, 625 (532 SE2d 401) (2000) (“Williams”).4 Strict compliance with the GTCA’s ante litem notice requirements is required; substan

2021See id. (a) (3) (“No action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented to the state as provided in this subsection[.]”). 5 A purpose of these notice requirements is “to ensure that the state receives adequate notice of the claim to facilitate settlement before the filing of a lawsuit.” Williams v. Ga. Dept. of Human Resources, 272 Ga. 624, 625 (532 SE2d 401) (2000) (“Williams”).4 Strict compliance with the GTCA’s ante litem notice requirements is required; substan

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Lang v. Brand-Vaughan Lumber Co.green
gactapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Compare OCGA §§ 36-33-5 (b) (“No action shall be entertained by the courts against the municipal corporation until the cause of action therein has first been presented to the governing authority for adjustment.”); 50-21-26 (a) (3) (“No action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented[.]”) with Lang v. Brand-Vaughan Lumber Co., 339 Ga. App. 710, 714 (1) ( 792 SE2d 461 ) (2016) (physical precedent only) (“[A] materialman’s lien is an interest perfected only by comp

2022Compare OCGA §§ 36-33-5 (b) (“No action shall be entertained by the courts against the municipal corporation until the cause of action therein has first been presented to the governing authority for adjustment.”); 50-21-26 (a) (3) (“No action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented[.]”) with Lang v. Brand-Vaughan Lumber Co., 339 Ga. App. 710, 714 (1) ( 792 SE2d 461 ) (2016) (physical precedent only) (“[A] materialman’s lien is an interest perfected only by comp

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Tucker Door & Trim Corp. v. Fifteenth Street Co.green
ga · 1975 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Still, a lawsuit will not necessarily follow from filing a lien and often does not.”) (citation and punctuation omitted); see also Tucker Door & Trim Corp., 235 Ga. at 729 (“The filing of the claim of lien is similar to a lis pendens notice.

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Simmons v. Futralgreen
gactapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Compare OCGA §§ 36-33-5 (b) (“No action shall be entertained by the courts against the municipal corporation until the cause of action therein has first been presented to the governing authority for adjustment.”); 50-21-26 (a) (3) (“No action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented[.]”) with Lang v. Brand-Vaughan Lumber Co., 339 Ga. App. 710, 714 (1) ( 792 SE2d 461 ) (2016) (physical precedent only) (“[A] materialman’s lien is an interest perfected only by comp

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Gambell v. Georgia Ports Authoritygreen
gactapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Indeed, “[t]he explicit ante[-]litem notice provision is ignored only at peril to a plaintiff’s cause of action and serves as a condition precedent for bringing suit under the Act.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Gambell v. Georgia Ports Auth., 276 Ga. App. 115, 116 (1) ( 622 SE2d 464 ) (2005).

2019Indeed, “[t]he explicit ante[-]litem notice provision is ignored only at peril to a plaintiff’s cause of action and serves as a condition precedent for bringing suit under the Act.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Gambell v. Georgia Ports Auth., 276 Ga. App. 115, 116 (1) ( 622 SE2d 464 ) (2005).

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DeFloria v. Walkergreen
gactapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See DeFloria v. Walker , 317 Ga. App. 578 , 580, 732 S.E.2d 121 (2012).

2018See DeFloria v. Walker , 317 Ga. App. 578 , 580, 732 S.E.2d 121 (2012).

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Cummings v. Georgia Department of Juvenile Justicegreen
ga · 2007 · cited in 1 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.

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Howard v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001The General Assembly in crafting the State Tort Claims Act clearly, unambiguously, and plainly stated: "[n]o action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented to the state as provided in this subsection." Ga. L.1992, p. 188 3, § 1; Ga. L.1994, p. 1717, § 12; Ga. L.1998, p. 128, § 50; OCGA § 50-21-26(a)(3); Williams v. Dept. of Human Resources, 272 Ga. 624 , 532 S.E.2d 401 (2000); Henderson v. Dept. of Transp., 267 Ga. 90 , 475 S.E.2d 614 (1996); Kim v. Dept. of Tr

2001The General Assembly in crafting the State Tort Claims Act clearly, unambiguously, and plainly stated: "[n]o action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented to the state as provided in this subsection." Ga. L.1992, p. 188 3, § 1; Ga. L.1994, p. 1717, § 12; Ga. L.1998, p. 128, § 50; OCGA § 50-21-26(a)(3); Williams v. Dept. of Human Resources, 272 Ga. 624 , 532 S.E.2d 401 (2000); Henderson v. Dept. of Transp., 267 Ga. 90 , 475 S.E.2d 614 (1996); Kim v. Dept. of Tr

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Bradley v. Georgia Institute of Technologygreen
gactapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001The General Assembly in crafting the State Tort Claims Act clearly, unambiguously, and plainly stated: "[n]o action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented to the state as provided in this subsection." Ga. L.1992, p. 188 3, § 1; Ga. L.1994, p. 1717, § 12; Ga. L.1998, p. 128, § 50; OCGA § 50-21-26(a)(3); Williams v. Dept. of Human Resources, 272 Ga. 624 , 532 S.E.2d 401 (2000); Henderson v. Dept. of Transp., 267 Ga. 90 , 475 S.E.2d 614 (1996); Kim v. Dept. of Tr

2001The General Assembly in crafting the State Tort Claims Act clearly, unambiguously, and plainly stated: "[n]o action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented to the state as provided in this subsection." Ga. L.1992, p. 188 3, § 1; Ga. L.1994, p. 1717, § 12; Ga. L.1998, p. 128, § 50; OCGA § 50-21-26(a)(3); Williams v. Dept. of Human Resources, 272 Ga. 624 , 532 S.E.2d 401 (2000); Henderson v. Dept. of Transp., 267 Ga. 90 , 475 S.E.2d 614 (1996); Kim v. Dept. of Tr

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Kim v. Department of Transportationgreen
gactapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001The General Assembly in crafting the State Tort Claims Act clearly, unambiguously, and plainly stated: "[n]o action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented to the state as provided in this subsection." Ga. L.1992, p. 188 3, § 1; Ga. L.1994, p. 1717, § 12; Ga. L.1998, p. 128, § 50; OCGA § 50-21-26(a)(3); Williams v. Dept. of Human Resources, 272 Ga. 624 , 532 S.E.2d 401 (2000); Henderson v. Dept. of Transp., 267 Ga. 90 , 475 S.E.2d 614 (1996); Kim v. Dept. of Tr

2001The General Assembly in crafting the State Tort Claims Act clearly, unambiguously, and plainly stated: "[n]o action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented to the state as provided in this subsection." Ga. L.1992, p. 188 3, § 1; Ga. L.1994, p. 1717, § 12; Ga. L.1998, p. 128, § 50; OCGA § 50-21-26(a)(3); Williams v. Dept. of Human Resources, 272 Ga. 624 , 532 S.E.2d 401 (2000); Henderson v. Dept. of Transp., 267 Ga. 90 , 475 S.E.2d 614 (1996); Kim v. Dept. of Tr

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Assurance Co. of America v. Bell green
gactapp · 1963
2 sentences

1990Assurance Co. of America v. Bell, 108 Ga. App. 766 (1) ( 134 SE2d 540 ).” Wolverine Ins.

1990Assurance Co. of America v. Bell, 108 Ga. App. 766 (1) ( 134 SE2d 540 ).” Wolverine Ins.

21970–1990
Shelnutt v. Georgia Department of Transportation green
gactapp · 2005
1 sentence

2018If failure to attach such exhibits to the complaint is not cured within 30 days after the [S]tate raises such issue by motion, then the complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice[.] (Emphasis supplied.) "Strict compliance with the provisions of OCGA § 50-21-26 is required." (Citation omitted.) Shelnutt , supra at 110 , 611 S.E.2d 762 .

12018–2018
Simmons v. Simmons green
ga · 1995
2 sentences

2012Wife’s reliance on Simmons v. Simmons, 265 Ga. 183 ( 453 SE2d 696 ) (1995), for the proposition that the written notice of hearing was defective because it failed to specify the subject matter is misplaced.

2012Wife’s reliance on Simmons v. Simmons, 265 Ga. 183 ( 453 SE2d 696 ) (1995), for the proposition that the written notice of hearing was defective because it failed to specify the subject matter is misplaced.

12012–2012
Pillar Development, Inc. v. Fuqua Construction Co. green
gactapp · 2007
1 sentence

2008Pillar Dev., supra, 284 Ga. App. at 861-862 .

12008–2008
Henderson v. Department of Transportation green
ga · 1996
2 sentences

2001The General Assembly in crafting the State Tort Claims Act clearly, unambiguously, and plainly stated: "[n]o action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented to the state as provided in this subsection." Ga. L.1992, p. 188 3, § 1; Ga. L.1994, p. 1717, § 12; Ga. L.1998, p. 128, § 50; OCGA § 50-21-26(a)(3); Williams v. Dept. of Human Resources, 272 Ga. 624 , 532 S.E.2d 401 (2000); Henderson v. Dept. of Transp., 267 Ga. 90 , 475 S.E.2d 614 (1996); Kim v. Dept. of Tr

2001The General Assembly in crafting the State Tort Claims Act clearly, unambiguously, and plainly stated: "[n]o action against the state under this article shall be commenced and the courts shall have no jurisdiction thereof unless and until a written notice of claim has been timely presented to the state as provided in this subsection." Ga. L.1992, p. 188 3, § 1; Ga. L.1994, p. 1717, § 12; Ga. L.1998, p. 128, § 50; OCGA § 50-21-26(a)(3); Williams v. Dept. of Human Resources, 272 Ga. 624 , 532 S.E.2d 401 (2000); Henderson v. Dept. of Transp., 267 Ga. 90 , 475 S.E.2d 614 (1996); Kim v. Dept. of Tr

12001–2001
Hardy v. Candler County neutral
gactapp · 1994
2 sentences

1997The Court of Appeals in Hardy v. Candler County, 214 Ga.App. 627 , 448 S.E.2d 487 (1994), considered whether the legislature intended *829 the terms "given" and "presented" to require actual receipt of the written notice of claim by the state within the requisite statutory period.

1997The Court of Appeals in Hardy v. Candler County, 214 Ga.App. 627 , 448 S.E.2d 487 (1994), considered whether the legislature intended *829 the terms "given" and "presented" to require actual receipt of the written notice of claim by the state within the requisite statutory period.

11997–1997
Moss v. State green
gactapp · 1992
1 sentence

1995Moss, supra. Such subsequent oral notification must be clear, however, and in all cases, written notification is preferable in order to avoid misunderstandings concerning the notice.

11995–1995
American Bonding & Surety Co. v. Adams green
ga · 1905
1 sentence

1921On the trial the defendant objected to the introduction of. the note sued upon, on the ground that “ no valid assignment of said note had been made to respondents, and no evidence of same, and that the said stencil marks, instead of making an assignment and transfer of the title to said note to respondents, negatived the. assignment and negotiability of the same.” The note did show that it was indorsed to' ‘Head & Gain, for collection.” Under such assignment “the indorsee had such a legal title as would authorize him to bring suit upon the paper in his own name.” Neal v. Gray, 124 Ga. 511 (3),

11921–1921

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 50-21-26 (8) GA § 50-21-20 (6) GA § 50-21-22 (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

NY 525 (1860–2026) CT 41 (1930–2024) TX 40 (1949–2024) AL 32 (1980–2024) IL 29 (1910–2025) FL 24 (1966–2018) OK 21 (1909–2022) PA 16 (1980–2025) GA 14 (1921–2022) NC 12 (1916–2024) HI 11 (1973–2023) ND 11 (1980–2009) MD 11 (1946–2007) MA 11 (1947–2025) MN 11 (1915–2016) CA 11 (1964–2024) UT 10 (1983–2024) OH 10 (1991–2025) TN 9 (1986–2021) VA 9 (1976–2016) SD 7 (1995–2018) MO 7 (1913–2022) NM 7 (1980–2019) LA 7 (1934–2021) MI 6 (1974–2025) CO 6 (1942–2015) KS 6 (1899–2014) ME 6 (1924–2013) NJ 6 (1962–2020) MS 5 (1996–2012) DC 5 (1979–2008) IA 5 (1916–2025) IN 5 (1982–2016) SC 5 (2001–2025) RI 4 (1999–2012) WI 4 (1981–2021) NE 4 (1989–2006) VT 3 (1986–2015) AR 3 (2011–2025) NV 3 (1975–2013) AK 2 (1984–1997) WA 2 (1995–1998) KY 2 (2020–2021) MT 2 (1975–1977)

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