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12 Georgia opinions name it 1 courts 1981–2014 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Georgia Department of Human Resources v. Sweatgreen2 sentences2014See Georgia Dept. of Human Resources v. Sweat, 276 Ga. 627, 628 (2) ( 580 SE2d 206 ) (2003). 2014See Georgia Dept. of Human Resources v. Sweat, 276 Ga. 627, 628 (2) ( 580 SE2d 206 ) (2003). | 2 | 2 |
McDaniel v. Thomasgreen2 sentences1982See Hunter v. North Mason High School, supra. There being no fundamental right or suspect classification involved, the rational relationship test is applicable. [1] "Under the rational relationship test a statutory classification is presumed valid and will comport with constitutional standards as long as it bears a reasonable relationship to a legitimate governmental purpose." See McDaniel v. Thomas, 248 Ga. 632, 638-639 ( 285 SE2d 156 ) (1981). 1982See Hunter v. North Mason High School, supra. There being no fundamental right or suspect classification involved, the rational relationship test is applicable. [1] "Under the rational relationship test a statutory classification is presumed valid and will comport with constitutional standards as long as it bears a reasonable relationship to a legitimate governmental purpose." See McDaniel v. Thomas, 248 Ga. 632, 638-639 ( 285 SE2d 156 ) (1981). | 2 | 2 |
Bleckley v. Bleckleygreen1 sentence2014See Georgia Dep’t. of Human Resources v. Sweat, 276 Ga. 627, 628 (2) (580 5 SE2d 206 ) (2003). | 1 | 1 |
Wilson v. Zantgreen2 sentences1992See Wilson v. Zant, 249 Ga. 373, 384-385 ( 290 SE2d 442 ) (1982). 1992See Wilson v. Zant, 249 Ga. 373, 384-385 ( 290 SE2d 442 ) (1982). | 1 | 1 |
Bickford v. Nolengreen2 sentences1983In determining whether OCGA § 9-3-71 (Code Ann. § 3-1102) is constitutional as applied to wrongful death actions, we apply the rational relationship test: the classification “ ‘must be reasonable, not arbitrary, and must rest upon some ground of difference having a fair and substantial relation to the object of the legislation, so that all persons similarly circumstanced shall be treated alike.’ Reed v. Reed, 404 U. S. 71, 76 (92 SC 251, 30 LE2d 225) (1971); Bickford v. Nolen, 240 Ga. 255, 256 ( 240 SE2d 24 ) (1977).” Allrid v. Emory Univ., supra, 249 Ga. at 38 . “ ‘Statutes of limitation . . 1983In determining whether OCGA § 9-3-71 (Code Ann. § 3-1102) is constitutional as applied to wrongful death actions, we apply the rational relationship test: the classification “ ‘must be reasonable, not arbitrary, and must rest upon some ground of difference having a fair and substantial relation to the object of the legislation, so that all persons similarly circumstanced shall be treated alike.’ Reed v. Reed, 404 U. S. 71, 76 (92 SC 251, 30 LE2d 225) (1971); Bickford v. Nolen, 240 Ga. 255, 256 ( 240 SE2d 24 ) (1977).” Allrid v. Emory Univ., supra, 249 Ga. at 38 . “ ‘Statutes of limitation . . | 1 | 1 |
Reed v. Reedgreen1 sentence1983In determining whether OCGA § 9-3-71 (Code Ann. § 3-1102) is constitutional as applied to wrongful death actions, we apply the rational relationship test: the classification “ ‘must be reasonable, not arbitrary, and must rest upon some ground of difference having a fair and substantial relation to the object of the legislation, so that all persons similarly circumstanced shall be treated alike.’ Reed v. Reed, 404 U. S. 71, 76 (92 SC 251, 30 LE2d 225) (1971); Bickford v. Nolen, 240 Ga. 255, 256 ( 240 SE2d 24 ) (1977).” Allrid v. Emory Univ., supra, 249 Ga. at 38 . “ ‘Statutes of limitation . . | 1 | 1 |
Hunter v. North Mason School Dist.green1 sentence1982See Hunter v. North Mason High School, supra. There being no fundamental right or suspect classification involved, the rational relationship test is applicable. [1] "Under the rational relationship test a statutory classification is presumed valid and will comport with constitutional standards as long as it bears a reasonable relationship to a legitimate governmental purpose." See McDaniel v. Thomas, 248 Ga. 632, 638-639 ( 285 SE2d 156 ) (1981). | 1 | 1 |
San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguezgreen1 sentence1982See generally San Antonio Independent School Dist. v. Rodriguez, 411 U. S. 1, 55 (93 SC 1278, 36 LE2d 16) (1973); McDaniel v. Thomas, 248 Ga. 632, 638-39 ( 285 SE2d 156 ) (1981). *385 In closing argument, both the prosecution and the defendant are permitted to argue “reasonable deductions” from the evidence. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Love v. State
green
2 sentences2010Love v. State, 271 Ga. 398 (2) ( 517 SE2d 53 ) (1999). 2010Love v. State, 271 Ga. 398 (2) ( 517 SE2d 53 ) (1999). | 3 | 2010–2010 |
Old South Duck Tours, Inc. v. Mayor of Savannah
green
2 sentences2010Id. at 872 ; State of Ga. v. Old South Amusements, Inc., 275 Ga. 274 (2) ( 564 SE2d 710 ) (2002); Love v. State, 271 Ga. 398 (2) ( 517 SE2d 53 ) (1999). 2010Id. at 872 ; State of Ga. v. Old South Amusements, Inc., 275 Ga. 274 (2) ( 564 SE2d 710 ) (2002); Love v. State, 271 Ga. 398 (2) ( 517 SE2d 53 ) (1999). | 2 | 2010–2010 |
State v. Old South Amusements, Inc.
green
2 sentences2010Id. at 872 ; State of Ga. v. Old South Amusements, Inc., 275 Ga. 274 (2) ( 564 SE2d 710 ) (2002); Love v. State, 271 Ga. 398 (2) ( 517 SE2d 53 ) (1999). 2010Id. at 872 ; State of Ga. v. Old South Amusements, Inc., 275 Ga. 274 (2) ( 564 SE2d 710 ) (2002); Love v. State, 271 Ga. 398 (2) ( 517 SE2d 53 ) (1999). | 2 | 2010–2010 |
Coffey v. Fayette County
green
2 sentences2006The trial court denied the appellants’ motion solely on the ground that “there is a rational relationship between the County’s sign restrictions and its interests in aesthetics and traffic safety.” Coffey v. Fayette County, 279 Ga. 111 ( 610 SE2d 41 ) (2005). *657 We determined that the rational relationship test cited by the trial court was an incorrect standard, holding: This Court has interpreted the Georgia Constitution to provide even broader protection than the First Amendment, in that we require a government to adopt the least restrictive means of achieving its goals.Under this test, a 2006The trial court denied the appellants’ motion solely on the ground that “there is a rational relationship between the County’s sign restrictions and its interests in aesthetics and traffic safety.” Coffey v. Fayette County, 279 Ga. 111 ( 610 SE2d 41 ) (2005). *657 We determined that the rational relationship test cited by the trial court was an incorrect standard, holding: This Court has interpreted the Georgia Constitution to provide even broader protection than the First Amendment, in that we require a government to adopt the least restrictive means of achieving its goals.Under this test, a | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Statesboro Publishing Co. v. City of Sylvania
green
2 sentences2006(Punctuation omitted.) Id. at 111-112 (citing Statesboro Publishing Co. v. City of Sylvania, 271 Ga. 92 ( 516 SE2d 296 ) (1999)). 2006(Punctuation omitted.) Id. at 111-112 (citing Statesboro Publishing Co. v. City of Sylvania, 271 Ga. 92 ( 516 SE2d 296 ) (1999)). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Grissom v. Gleason
green
2 sentences2003Grissom v. Gleason, 262 Ga. 374 (3) ( 418 SE2d 27 ) (1992). 2003Grissom v. Gleason, 262 Ga. 374 (3) ( 418 SE2d 27 ) (1992). | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Allrid v. Emory University
green
1 sentence1983In determining whether OCGA § 9-3-71 (Code Ann. § 3-1102) is constitutional as applied to wrongful death actions, we apply the rational relationship test: the classification “ ‘must be reasonable, not arbitrary, and must rest upon some ground of difference having a fair and substantial relation to the object of the legislation, so that all persons similarly circumstanced shall be treated alike.’ Reed v. Reed, 404 U. S. 71, 76 (92 SC 251, 30 LE2d 225) (1971); Bickford v. Nolen, 240 Ga. 255, 256 ( 240 SE2d 24 ) (1977).” Allrid v. Emory Univ., supra, 249 Ga. at 38 . “ ‘Statutes of limitation . . | 1 | 1983–1983 |
State of Georgia v. Sanks
green
2 sentences1981The Ruling Below Faced with the above factual setting, the trial court reasoned as follows with respect to appellees' equal protection claim: 1) The "equal protection" provisions of the Georgia Constitution (Code Ann. §§ 2-203, 2-207), though employing different phraseology than the 14th Amendment, "are substantially equivalent of equal protection of the laws under the U. S. Constitution." See State of Ga. v. Sanks, 225 Ga. 88 ( 166 SE2d 19 ) (1969). 2) "There are three standards generally accepted for determining constitutionality under the Equal Protection Provisions of both the U. S. and St 1981The Ruling Below Faced with the above factual setting, the trial court reasoned as follows with respect to appellees' equal protection claim: 1) The "equal protection" provisions of the Georgia Constitution (Code Ann. §§ 2-203, 2-207), though employing different phraseology than the 14th Amendment, "are substantially equivalent of equal protection of the laws under the U. S. Constitution." See State of Ga. v. Sanks, 225 Ga. 88 ( 166 SE2d 19 ) (1969). 2) "There are three standards generally accepted for determining constitutionality under the Equal Protection Provisions of both the U. S. and St | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.