party cannot complain error in Georgia

12 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2017 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 (12)

Case	Followed	Cited
Jones v. Stategreen gactapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1991–1992 2 sentences 1992“A party cannot complain of error that his own conduct aided in causing. [Cit.]” Jones v. State, 198 Ga. App. 881, 883 ( 403 SE2d 867 ) (1991). 4. 1992“A party cannot complain of error that his own conduct aided in causing. [Cit.]” Jones v. State, 198 Ga. App. 881, 883 ( 403 SE2d 867 ) (1991). 4.	2	2
Dyals v. Dyalsgreen ga · 2007 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2017 2 sentences 2017See also Dyals v. Dyals , 281 Ga. 894 , 896 (3), 644 S.E.2d 138 (2007) (a party cannot complain of error induced by his own conduct). 406 "Under OCGA § 9-11-15 (a) [...], the trial court is given discretion to allow amendments to the pleadings after the entry of a pretrial order ..., and the appellate court may review such a decision only for manifest abuse of discretion." Babies Right Start v. Ga. Dept. of Pub. 2017See also Dyals v. Dyals , 281 Ga. 894 , 896 (3), 644 S.E.2d 138 (2007) (a party cannot complain of error induced by his own conduct). 406 "Under OCGA § 9-11-15 (a) [...], the trial court is given discretion to allow amendments to the pleadings after the entry of a pretrial order ..., and the appellate court may review such a decision only for manifest abuse of discretion." Babies Right Start v. Ga. Dept. of Pub.	1	2
Flowers v. Union Carbide Corp.green gactapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010 2 sentences 2010See Flowers v. Union Carbide Corp., 271 Ga. App. 438, 441-442 (1) (b) ( 610 SE2d 109 ) (2005). 2010See Flowers v. Union Carbide Corp., 271 Ga. App. 438, 441-442 (1) (b) ( 610 SE2d 109 ) (2005).	1	1
Sharpe v. Department of Transportationgreen ga · 1998 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 2 sentences 2007“A party cannot complain of error that [his] own legal strategy, trial procedure, or conduct aided in causing. [Cits.]” (Punctuation omitted.) Sharpe v. Dept. of Transp., 270 Ga. 101, 103 ( 505 SE2d 473 ) (1998). 2007“A party cannot complain of error that [his] own legal strategy, trial procedure, or conduct aided in causing. [Cits.]” (Punctuation omitted.) Sharpe v. Dept. of Transp., 270 Ga. 101, 103 ( 505 SE2d 473 ) (1998).	1	1
Manry v. Stategreen gactapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003(Emphasis supplied.) Manry v. State, 226 Ga. App. 445, 446 ( 487 SE2d 80 ) (1997). 2003(Emphasis supplied.) Manry v. State, 226 Ga. App. 445, 446 ( 487 SE2d 80 ) (1997).	1	1
Espinoza v. Stategreen gactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003See Gibson, supra. See Espinoza v. State, 244 Ga. App. 96, 97-98 (2) ( 534 SE2d 824 ) (2000) (“A party cannot complain of error that his own legal strategy, trial procedure or conduct aided in causing.”) (punctuation omitted). 2003See Gibson, supra. See Espinoza v. State, 244 Ga. App. 96, 97-98 (2) ( 534 SE2d 824 ) (2000) (“A party cannot complain of error that his own legal strategy, trial procedure or conduct aided in causing.”) (punctuation omitted).	1	1
Harmon v. Stategreen gactapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997Harmon v. State, 224 Ga. App. 890, 892 (1) ( 482 SE2d 730 ) (1997); see also Martin v. Williams, 215 Ga. App. 649 (2) ( 451 SE2d 822 ) (1994) (acquiescence in form of verdict and failure to raise request for bifurcation of trial waives issue on appeal). (b) Belying on the jury’s special verdict and the “record,” the court found Sommers had been “fully and completely compensated” for her injuries. 1997Harmon v. State, 224 Ga. App. 890, 892 (1) ( 482 SE2d 730 ) (1997); see also Martin v. Williams, 215 Ga. App. 649 (2) ( 451 SE2d 822 ) (1994) (acquiescence in form of verdict and failure to raise request for bifurcation of trial waives issue on appeal). (b) Belying on the jury’s special verdict and the “record,” the court found Sommers had been “fully and completely compensated” for her injuries.	1	1
Bevil v. Stategreen gactapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997Bevil v. State, 220 Ga. App. 1, 3 (7) (b) ( 467 SE2d 586 ) (1996). 1997Bevil v. State, 220 Ga. App. 1, 3 (7) (b) ( 467 SE2d 586 ) (1996).	1	1
Martin v. Williamsgreen gactapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997Harmon v. State, 224 Ga. App. 890, 892 (1) ( 482 SE2d 730 ) (1997); see also Martin v. Williams, 215 Ga. App. 649 (2) ( 451 SE2d 822 ) (1994) (acquiescence in form of verdict and failure to raise request for bifurcation of trial waives issue on appeal). (b) Belying on the jury’s special verdict and the “record,” the court found Sommers had been “fully and completely compensated” for her injuries. 1997Harmon v. State, 224 Ga. App. 890, 892 (1) ( 482 SE2d 730 ) (1997); see also Martin v. Williams, 215 Ga. App. 649 (2) ( 451 SE2d 822 ) (1994) (acquiescence in form of verdict and failure to raise request for bifurcation of trial waives issue on appeal). (b) Belying on the jury’s special verdict and the “record,” the court found Sommers had been “fully and completely compensated” for her injuries.	1	1
West v. Nodvingreen gactapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993 2 sentences 1993West v. Nodvin, 196 Ga. App. 825, 829 (3e) ( 397 SE2d 567 ). 3. 1993West v. Nodvin, 196 Ga. App. 825, 829 (3e) ( 397 SE2d 567 ). 3.	1	1
Reeves v. Lancastergreen ga · 1925 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1969–1969 2 sentences 1969Reeves v. Lancaster, 159 Ga. 540, 550 ( 126 SE 480 ); Salter v. Salter, 80 Ga. App. 263, 268 ( 55 SE2d 868 ). 2. 1969Reeves v. Lancaster, 159 Ga. 540, 550 ( 126 SE 480 ); Salter v. Salter, 80 Ga. App. 263, 268 ( 55 SE2d 868 ). 2.	1	1
Salter v. Saltergreen gactapp · 1949 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1969–1969 2 sentences 1969Reeves v. Lancaster, 159 Ga. 540, 550 ( 126 SE 480 ); Salter v. Salter, 80 Ga. App. 263, 268 ( 55 SE2d 868 ). 2. 1969Reeves v. Lancaster, 159 Ga. 540, 550 ( 126 SE 480 ); Salter v. Salter, 80 Ga. App. 263, 268 ( 55 SE2d 868 ). 2.	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 (4)

Case	Cited	Years
Babies Right Start, Inc. v. Georgia Department of Public Health green ga · 2013 2 sentences 2017Health , 293 Ga. 553 , 556 (2) (b), 748 S.E.2d 404 (2013). 2017Health , 293 Ga. 553 , 556 (2) (b), 748 S.E.2d 404 (2013).	1	2017–2017
In Re Vincent green gactapp · 1999 2 sentences 2010“A party cannot complain of error created by his own legal strategy, trial procedure or conduct.” (Footnote omitted.) In re Vincent, 240 Ga. App. 876 , 878 649 (2) (a) ( 525 SE2d 409 ) (1999). 2010“A party cannot complain of error created by his own legal strategy, trial procedure or conduct.” (Footnote omitted.) In re Vincent, 240 Ga. App. 876 , 878 649 (2) (a) ( 525 SE2d 409 ) (1999).	1	2010–2010
McConnell v. State green gactapp · 2003 2 sentences 2004McConnell v. State, 263 Ga. App. 686 (2) ( 589 SE2d 271 ) (2003). 2004McConnell v. State, 263 Ga. App. 686 (2) ( 589 SE2d 271 ) (2003).	1	2004–2004
Chambley v. State green gactapp · 1986 2 sentences 1991Chambley v. State, 177 Ga. App. 630 (1) ( 340 SE2d 635 ).” Jones v. State, 198 Ga. App. 881, 882 (2), 883 ( 403 SE2d 867 ). 1991Chambley v. State, 177 Ga. App. 630 (1) ( 340 SE2d 635 ).” Jones v. State, 198 Ga. App. 881, 882 (2), 883 ( 403 SE2d 867 ).	1	1991–1991

Where else courts name it

IL 174 (1911–2026) NE 50 (1978–2026) GA 12 (1969–2017) MO 7 (1889–2021) IN 3 (1911–1984) MI 3 (1948–2024) OK 2 (1989–1991) SC 2 (1999–2013) VA 2 (1925–2004) AL 2 (1990–1999)

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