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12 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2026 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Westbrook v. Stategreen2 sentences2026See Civil v. State, 375 Ga. App. 31 , 35(1) ( 912 SE2d 709 ) (2025); see also Westbrook v. State, 308 Ga. 92, 97 (3)(a) n. 5 ( 839 SE2d 620 ) (2020). 16 The State has asked this Court to consider cases such as Civil, 375 Ga. App. at 35(1), to support the denial of Jenkins’ motion to suppress; however, the Civil case is easily distinguished. 2026See Civil v. State, 375 Ga. App. 31 , 35(1) ( 912 SE2d 709 ) (2025); see also Westbrook v. State, 308 Ga. 92, 97 (3)(a) n. 5 ( 839 SE2d 620 ) (2020). 16 The State has asked this Court to consider cases such as Civil, 375 Ga. App. at 35(1), to support the denial of Jenkins’ motion to suppress; however, the Civil case is easily distinguished. | 1 | 1 |
Marvin Civil v. Stategreen2 sentences2026See Civil v. State, 375 Ga. App. 31 , 35(1) ( 912 SE2d 709 ) (2025); see also Westbrook v. State, 308 Ga. 92, 97 (3)(a) n. 5 ( 839 SE2d 620 ) (2020). 16 The State has asked this Court to consider cases such as Civil, 375 Ga. App. at 35(1), to support the denial of Jenkins’ motion to suppress; however, the Civil case is easily distinguished. 2026See Civil v. State, 375 Ga. App. 31 , 35(1) ( 912 SE2d 709 ) (2025); see also Westbrook v. State, 308 Ga. 92, 97 (3)(a) n. 5 ( 839 SE2d 620 ) (2020). 16 The State has asked this Court to consider cases such as Civil, 375 Ga. App. at 35(1), to support the denial of Jenkins’ motion to suppress; however, the Civil case is easily distinguished. | 1 | 1 |
Humphrey v. Williamsgreen1 sentence2026Instead of advancing Jenkins’ defense, these documents appear to be inculpatory and we fail to see how his 6 See Humphrey, 295 Ga. at 552 (2)(c) (concluding trial counsel was deficient for failing to investigate the disposition of criminal charges related to similar transactions, where an investigation would have revealed valuable impeachment evidence). 24 defense counsel’s failure to obtain inculpatory evidence (which was not presented by the State at trial) could possibly prejudice him. | 1 | 1 |
In the Interest of A. R. B.green2 sentences2021B., 209 Ga. App. 324, 326 (2) ( 433 SE2d 411 ) (1993) (physical precedent only). 2021B., 209 Ga. App. 324, 326 (2) ( 433 SE2d 411 ) (1993) (physical precedent only). | 1 | 1 |
Murdock v. Perkinsgreen2 sentences2011See Murdock v. Perkins, 219 Ga. 756, 758-759 (1) ( 135 SE2d 869 ) (1964). 2011See Murdock v. Perkins, 219 Ga. 756, 758-759 (1) ( 135 SE2d 869 ) (1964). | 1 | 1 |
Hickey v. Kostas Chiropractic Clinics, P.A.green2 sentences2006In considering Jenkins’ brief, “we are guided by the general rule that pro se pleadings are held to less stringent standards than pleadings that are drafted by lawyers.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Hickey v. Kostas Chiropractic Clinics, P.A., 259 Ga. App. 222, 223 ( 576 SE2d 614 ) (2003). 2006In considering Jenkins’ brief, “we are guided by the general rule that pro se pleadings are held to less stringent standards than pleadings that are drafted by lawyers.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Hickey v. Kostas Chiropractic Clinics, P.A., 259 Ga. App. 222, 223 ( 576 SE2d 614 ) (2003). | 1 | 1 |
Tallent v. McKelveygreen2 sentences2000We accordingly hold that the trial court erred in denying Jenkins’ motion for new trial. 2 Tallent v. McKelvey, 105 Ga. App. 660, 662 (3) ( 125 SE2d 65 ) (1962). 2. 2000We accordingly hold that the trial court erred in denying Jenkins’ motion for new trial. 2 Tallent v. McKelvey, 105 Ga. App. 660, 662 (3) ( 125 SE2d 65 ) (1962). 2. | 1 | 1 |
Southern Electronics Distributors, Inc. v. Andersongreen2 sentences1999The trial court found that Jenkins’ claim of constitutional violations was precluded by the doctrine of sovereign immunity; however, pretermitting the issue of sovereign immunity, the evidence does not support Jenkins’ claim that the Department violated her constitutional rights. “[A] judgment right for any reason will be affirmed.” Southern Electronics Distrib. v. Anderson, 232 Ga. App. 648, 650 (2) ( 502 SE2d 257 ) (1998). 1999The trial court found that Jenkins’ claim of constitutional violations was precluded by the doctrine of sovereign immunity; however, pretermitting the issue of sovereign immunity, the evidence does not support Jenkins’ claim that the Department violated her constitutional rights. “[A] judgment right for any reason will be affirmed.” Southern Electronics Distrib. v. Anderson, 232 Ga. App. 648, 650 (2) ( 502 SE2d 257 ) (1998). | 1 | 1 |
Rogers v. Norvellgreen2 sentences1987Held: 1. “[I]t is the general rule in the majority of states that in a legal malpractice action, the client has the burden of establishing three elements: (1) employment of the defendant attorney, (2) failure of the attorney to exercise ordinary care, skill and diligence, and (3) that such negligence was the proximate cause of damage to the plaintiff. [Cits.]” Rogers v. Norvell, 174 Ga. App. 453, 457 ( 330 SE2d 392 ). 1987Held: 1. “[I]t is the general rule in the majority of states that in a legal malpractice action, the client has the burden of establishing three elements: (1) employment of the defendant attorney, (2) failure of the attorney to exercise ordinary care, skill and diligence, and (3) that such negligence was the proximate cause of damage to the plaintiff. [Cits.]” Rogers v. Norvell, 174 Ga. App. 453, 457 ( 330 SE2d 392 ). | 1 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|
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Taylor v. State
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1 sentence2026Accordingly, this search warrant was impermissibly overbroad, and we conclude that the trial court erred in failing to suppress the evidence before trial. (b) This conclusion, however, does not end our inquiry because even constitutional error does not mandate a new trial if the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.5 Taylor v. State, 322 Ga. 779 , 782(3) ( 922 SE2d 1 ) (2025). | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Adrian Bassill Green, Sr. v. State
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1 sentence2023He claims that his attorney only met with him twice, failed to review the transcript from Jenkins’s plea hearing, and did not file a motion to 16 (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Green v. State, 358 Ga. App. 843 , 854- 855 (7) (b) ( 856 SE2d 427 ) (2021). 9 suppress. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
McLain v. Mariner Health Care, Inc.
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2 sentences2013There is no finding by the Court of Appeals of a violation of any regulation, directive, or standard authorized by 15 USC § 6801 (b), to support Jenkins’s claim of the Bank’s negligence. 3 Compare McLain v. Mariner Health Care, 279 Ga. App. 410 ( 631 SE2d 435 ) (2006); Dupree v. Keller Industries, 199 Ga. App. 138 ( 404 SE2d 291 ) (1991). 2013There is no finding by the Court of Appeals of a violation of any regulation, directive, or standard authorized by 15 USC § 6801 (b), to support Jenkins’s claim of the Bank’s negligence. 3 Compare McLain v. Mariner Health Care, 279 Ga. App. 410 ( 631 SE2d 435 ) (2006); Dupree v. Keller Industries, 199 Ga. App. 138 ( 404 SE2d 291 ) (1991). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Dupree v. Keller Industries, Inc.
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2 sentences2013There is no finding by the Court of Appeals of a violation of any regulation, directive, or standard authorized by 15 USC § 6801 (b), to support Jenkins’s claim of the Bank’s negligence. 3 Compare McLain v. Mariner Health Care, 279 Ga. App. 410 ( 631 SE2d 435 ) (2006); Dupree v. Keller Industries, 199 Ga. App. 138 ( 404 SE2d 291 ) (1991). 2013There is no finding by the Court of Appeals of a violation of any regulation, directive, or standard authorized by 15 USC § 6801 (b), to support Jenkins’s claim of the Bank’s negligence. 3 Compare McLain v. Mariner Health Care, 279 Ga. App. 410 ( 631 SE2d 435 ) (2006); Dupree v. Keller Industries, 199 Ga. App. 138 ( 404 SE2d 291 ) (1991). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
In Re DH
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2 sentences2008H., 283 Ga. 556 (1) ( 663 SE2d 139 ) (2008) (this Court had jurisdiction where the constitutional question was raised and distinctly ruled upon orally at the hearing). 1 Here, in accordance with OCGA § 5-6-34 (a), there is a final appealable judgment of conviction for Jenkins’ violation of OCGA § 42-1-12. 2008H., 283 Ga. 556 (1) ( 663 SE2d 139 ) (2008) (this Court had jurisdiction where the constitutional question was raised and distinctly ruled upon orally at the hearing). 1 Here, in accordance with OCGA § 5-6-34 (a), there is a final appealable judgment of conviction for Jenkins’ violation of OCGA § 42-1-12. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Housing Authority of Atlanta v. Parks
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2 sentences2003Housing Auth. of Atlanta v. Parks, 189 Ga. App. 97 ( 374 SE2d 842 ) (1988). 2003Housing Auth. of Atlanta v. Parks, 189 Ga. App. 97 ( 374 SE2d 842 ) (1988). | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Hood v. Legg
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2 sentences1983In a per curiam decision in which two justices concurred, two concurred specially, and three dissented, the majority opinion applied the Jenkins analysis and held that the case under consideration was distinguishable because, in contrast to cases such as Jenkins, supra, and Hood v. Legg, 160 Ga. 620 ( 128 SE 891 ) (1925), in which the promissors had sold the goodwill of their businesses and had been compensated for it, Redmond was a buyer who had made his covenants not to compete in conjunction with the acquisition of an interest in Royal Ford. 1983In a per curiam decision in which two justices concurred, two concurred specially, and three dissented, the majority opinion applied the Jenkins analysis and held that the case under consideration was distinguishable because, in contrast to cases such as Jenkins, supra, and Hood v. Legg, 160 Ga. 620 ( 128 SE 891 ) (1925), in which the promissors had sold the goodwill of their businesses and had been compensated for it, Redmond was a buyer who had made his covenants not to compete in conjunction with the acquisition of an interest in Royal Ford. | 1 | 1983–1983 |
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.