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11 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2025 3 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
Mooney v. Webstergreen
ga · 2016 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025
2 sentences

2025See Mooney v. Webster, 300 Ga. 283, 288-289 ( 794 SE2d 31 ) (2016) (“This Court is mindful of the long-recognized doctrine of statutory 12 construction, expressio unius est exclusio alterius, which discourages judicial recognition of exceptions not specifically set forth in a legis- lative enactment when other exceptions are expressly stated.” (em- phasis added)); Allen v. Wright, 282 Ga. 9, 13-14 (3) ( 644 SE2d 814 ) (2007) (noting that when interpreting statutes, the express inclusion of one thing gives rise to an inference that those omitted were in- tended to be excluded).

2025See Mooney v. Webster, 300 Ga. 283, 288-289 ( 794 SE2d 31 ) (2016) (“This Court is mindful of the long-recognized doctrine of statutory 12 construction, expressio unius est exclusio alterius, which discourages judicial recognition of exceptions not specifically set forth in a legis- lative enactment when other exceptions are expressly stated.” (em- phasis added)); Allen v. Wright, 282 Ga. 9, 13-14 (3) ( 644 SE2d 814 ) (2007) (noting that when interpreting statutes, the express inclusion of one thing gives rise to an inference that those omitted were in- tended to be excluded).

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White v. Stategreen
ga · 2019 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See also, e.g., White, 305 Ga. at 118 (2); Luangkhot, 292 Ga. at 427 (4).

2025See also, e.g., White, 305 Ga. at 118 (2); Luangkhot, 292 Ga. at 427 (4).

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Luangkhot v. Stategreen
ga · 2013 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See also, e.g., White, 305 Ga. at 118 (2); Luangkhot, 292 Ga. at 427 (4).

2025See also, e.g., White, 305 Ga. at 118 (2); Luangkhot, 292 Ga. at 427 (4).

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Allen v. Wrightgreen
ga · 2007 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See Mooney v. Webster, 300 Ga. 283, 288-289 ( 794 SE2d 31 ) (2016) (“This Court is mindful of the long-recognized doctrine of statutory 12 construction, expressio unius est exclusio alterius, which discourages judicial recognition of exceptions not specifically set forth in a legis- lative enactment when other exceptions are expressly stated.” (em- phasis added)); Allen v. Wright, 282 Ga. 9, 13-14 (3) ( 644 SE2d 814 ) (2007) (noting that when interpreting statutes, the express inclusion of one thing gives rise to an inference that those omitted were in- tended to be excluded).

2025See Mooney v. Webster, 300 Ga. 283, 288-289 ( 794 SE2d 31 ) (2016) (“This Court is mindful of the long-recognized doctrine of statutory 12 construction, expressio unius est exclusio alterius, which discourages judicial recognition of exceptions not specifically set forth in a legis- lative enactment when other exceptions are expressly stated.” (em- phasis added)); Allen v. Wright, 282 Ga. 9, 13-14 (3) ( 644 SE2d 814 ) (2007) (noting that when interpreting statutes, the express inclusion of one thing gives rise to an inference that those omitted were in- tended to be excluded).

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Walker v. Walkergreen
ga · 1859 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Walker v. Walker, 28 Ga. 140, 156 (1859); Allstate Life Ins.

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Brissey v. Ellisongreen
ga · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004And in such case, we believe that the general principle would apply, namely that taxpayers may not sue city officials for “the undoing of acts already done or the correction of wrongs already perpetrated.” See Brissey, 272 Ga. at 40 (recognizing the right of a plaintiff to sue to enforce a public duty while disallowing a suit to correct a wrongful act); see Adams v. Ga. Dept. of Corrections, 274 Ga. 461, 463 ( 553 SE2d 798 ) (2001) (there is a long-recognized rule that a private plaintiff who is not directly affected by an official act “may not assume the role of champion of a community to cha

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Adams v. Georgia Department of Correctionsgreen
ga · 2001 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004And in such case, we believe that the general principle would apply, namely that taxpayers may not sue city officials for “the undoing of acts already done or the correction of wrongs already perpetrated.” See Brissey, 272 Ga. at 40 (recognizing the right of a plaintiff to sue to enforce a public duty while disallowing a suit to correct a wrongful act); see Adams v. Ga. Dept. of Corrections, 274 Ga. 461, 463 ( 553 SE2d 798 ) (2001) (there is a long-recognized rule that a private plaintiff who is not directly affected by an official act “may not assume the role of champion of a community to cha

2004And in such case, we believe that the general principle would apply, namely that taxpayers may not sue city officials for “the undoing of acts already done or the correction of wrongs already perpetrated.” See Brissey, 272 Ga. at 40 (recognizing the right of a plaintiff to sue to enforce a public duty while disallowing a suit to correct a wrongful act); see Adams v. Ga. Dept. of Corrections, 274 Ga. 461, 463 ( 553 SE2d 798 ) (2001) (there is a long-recognized rule that a private plaintiff who is not directly affected by an official act “may not assume the role of champion of a community to cha

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Tate v. Stephensgreen
ga · 1980 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Such a holding would render the concept of “standing” meaningless, and would contradict the long-recognized rule that a “[pjlaintiff ‘. . . “may not assume the role of champion of a community to challenge public officers to meet him in courts of justice to defend their official acts.” ’ [Cit.]” Tate v. Stephens, 245 Ga. 519, 520 ( 265 SE2d 811 ) (1980).

2001Such a holding would render the concept of “standing” meaningless, and would contradict the long-recognized rule that a “[pjlaintiff ‘. . . “may not assume the role of champion of a community to challenge public officers to meet him in courts of justice to defend their official acts.” ’ [Cit.]” Tate v. Stephens, 245 Ga. 519, 520 ( 265 SE2d 811 ) (1980).

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Billingslea v. Mooregreen
ga · 1853 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997Although the general rule is that parol evidence is inadmissible to explain a will, there is a long-recognized exception “for the purpose of proving the circumstances surrounding the testator; that is to say, his situation in his relations to persons and things about him.” Billingslea v. Moore, 14 Ga. 370, 374 (2) (1853).

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TelecomUsa, Inc. v. Collinsgreen
ga · 1990 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993OCGA § 1-3-1 (a); Telecom*USA v. Collins, 260 Ga. 362, 364 ( 393 SE2d 235 ) (1990).

1993OCGA § 1-3-1 (a); Telecom*USA v. Collins, 260 Ga. 362, 364 ( 393 SE2d 235 ) (1990).

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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
Banks v. State green
ga · 1905
2 sentences

2005Thus, the effect of this paragraph is to elevate to constitutional status the long-recognized principle that “[t]he legislature has power to establish rules of evidence where not in conflict with the constitution or rights guaranteed by it.” Banks v. State, 124 Ga. 15 (5) ( 52 SE 74 ) (1905).

2005Thus, the effect of this paragraph is to elevate to constitutional status the long-recognized principle that “[t]he legislature has power to establish rules of evidence where not in conflict with the constitution or rights guaranteed by it.” Banks v. State, 124 Ga. 15 (5) ( 52 SE 74 ) (1905).

12005–2005
Olmstead v. Dunn green
ga · 1884
1 sentence

1997This exception has been codified in OCGA § 53-2-94, which provides, in relevant part, that, “[w]hen called upon to construe a will, the court may hear parol evidence of the circumstances surrounding the testator at the time of the execution of the will. . . .” The most important of these “surrounding circumstances” are “the recipients of testator’s bounty, their relations to him and associations with him, his uniform affection for them, or any interruption thereof.” Olmstead v. Dunn, 72 Ga. 850 (1) (b) (1884).

11997–1997
Cawthon v. State green
ga · 1904
2 sentences

1980Cawthon v. State, 119 Ga. 395 ( 46 SE 897 ) (1903); Cox v. State, 165 Ga. 145 ( 139 SE 861 ) (1927); Natson v. State, 242 Ga. 618 ( 250 SE2d 420 ) (1978), cert. den. — U. S. —. 5.

1980Cawthon v. State, 119 Ga. 395 ( 46 SE 897 ) (1903); Cox v. State, 165 Ga. 145 ( 139 SE 861 ) (1927); Natson v. State, 242 Ga. 618 ( 250 SE2d 420 ) (1978), cert. den. — U. S. —. 5.

11980–1980
Cox v. State green
ga · 1927
2 sentences

1980Cawthon v. State, 119 Ga. 395 ( 46 SE 897 ) (1903); Cox v. State, 165 Ga. 145 ( 139 SE 861 ) (1927); Natson v. State, 242 Ga. 618 ( 250 SE2d 420 ) (1978), cert. den. — U. S. —. 5.

1980Cawthon v. State, 119 Ga. 395 ( 46 SE 897 ) (1903); Cox v. State, 165 Ga. 145 ( 139 SE 861 ) (1927); Natson v. State, 242 Ga. 618 ( 250 SE2d 420 ) (1978), cert. den. — U. S. —. 5.

11980–1980
Natson v. State green
ga · 1978
2 sentences

1980Cawthon v. State, 119 Ga. 395 ( 46 SE 897 ) (1903); Cox v. State, 165 Ga. 145 ( 139 SE 861 ) (1927); Natson v. State, 242 Ga. 618 ( 250 SE2d 420 ) (1978), cert. den. — U. S. —. 5.

1980Cawthon v. State, 119 Ga. 395 ( 46 SE 897 ) (1903); Cox v. State, 165 Ga. 145 ( 139 SE 861 ) (1927); Natson v. State, 242 Ga. 618 ( 250 SE2d 420 ) (1978), cert. den. — U. S. —. 5.

11980–1980
Turbaville v. State green
ga · 1877
1 sentence

1975Turbaville v. State, 58 Ga. 545 ; Poultryland Inc. v. Anderson, 200 Ga. 549 ( 37 SE2d 785 ); Massey v. State, 220 Ga. 883 (5) ( 142 SE2d 832 ).

11975–1975
Poultryland Inc. v. Anderson green
ga · 1946
2 sentences

1975Turbaville v. State, 58 Ga. 545 ; Poultryland Inc. v. Anderson, 200 Ga. 549 ( 37 SE2d 785 ); Massey v. State, 220 Ga. 883 (5) ( 142 SE2d 832 ).

1975Turbaville v. State, 58 Ga. 545 ; Poultryland Inc. v. Anderson, 200 Ga. 549 ( 37 SE2d 785 ); Massey v. State, 220 Ga. 883 (5) ( 142 SE2d 832 ).

11975–1975
Massey v. State green
ga · 1965
2 sentences

1975Turbaville v. State, 58 Ga. 545 ; Poultryland Inc. v. Anderson, 200 Ga. 549 ( 37 SE2d 785 ); Massey v. State, 220 Ga. 883 (5) ( 142 SE2d 832 ).

1975Turbaville v. State, 58 Ga. 545 ; Poultryland Inc. v. Anderson, 200 Ga. 549 ( 37 SE2d 785 ); Massey v. State, 220 Ga. 883 (5) ( 142 SE2d 832 ).

11975–1975

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