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benefits rule in Georgia

8 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1931–2014 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.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Wiles v. Wilesgreen
ga · 1994 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Wiles v. Wiles, supra, 4 264 Ga. at 595 .

2014See Wiles v. Wiles, supra, 264 Ga. at 595 .

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Binns v. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authoritygreen
ga · 1983 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990"The question of the insurer's good faith (or lack thereof) is one *659 of fact for the jury, and the jury's determination on this issue should be upheld on appeal if there is any evidence to support it. [Cits.] A jury award of punitive damages for wrongful refusal to pay a claim is thus entitled to great weight on appeal and should be disturbed only if the evidence at trial does not support an inference of bad faith on the insurer's part. [Cits.] Application of an `any evidence' standard of review to § 33-34-6... jury awards is consistent with the policy, previously recognized by this court,

1990"The question of the insurer's good faith (or lack thereof) is one *659 of fact for the jury, and the jury's determination on this issue should be upheld on appeal if there is any evidence to support it. [Cits.] A jury award of punitive damages for wrongful refusal to pay a claim is thus entitled to great weight on appeal and should be disturbed only if the evidence at trial does not support an inference of bad faith on the insurer's part. [Cits.] Application of an `any evidence' standard of review to § 33-34-6... jury awards is consistent with the policy, previously recognized by this court,

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White v. Stategreen
ga · 1979 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980In Sims v. State, 234 Ga. 177 (2) ( 214 SE2d 902 ) (1975), this court held (at 179): "The benefits of this rule are not deemed waived by defendant even where his counsel states to the trial judge that he has no objection to the charge of the court." Sims v. State, supra, was overruled in White v. State, 243 Ga. 250, 251 ( 253 SE2d 694 ) (1979), with Justices Jordan and Hill dissenting.

1980In Sims v. State, 234 Ga. 177 (2) ( 214 SE2d 902 ) (1975), this court held (at 179): "The benefits of this rule are not deemed waived by defendant even where his counsel states to the trial judge that he has no objection to the charge of the court." Sims v. State, supra, was overruled in White v. State, 243 Ga. 250, 251 ( 253 SE2d 694 ) (1979), with Justices Jordan and Hill dissenting.

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
Sims v. State green
ga · 1975
2 sentences

1980In Sims v. State, 234 Ga. 177 (2) ( 214 SE2d 902 ) (1975), this court held (at 179): "The benefits of this rule are not deemed waived by defendant even where his counsel states to the trial judge that he has no objection to the charge of the court." Sims v. State, supra, was overruled in White v. State, 243 Ga. 250, 251 ( 253 SE2d 694 ) (1979), with Justices Jordan and Hill dissenting.

1980In Sims v. State, 234 Ga. 177 (2) ( 214 SE2d 902 ) (1975), this court held (at 179): "The benefits of this rule are not deemed waived by defendant even where his counsel states to the trial judge that he has no objection to the charge of the court." Sims v. State, supra, was overruled in White v. State, 243 Ga. 250, 251 ( 253 SE2d 694 ) (1979), with Justices Jordan and Hill dissenting.

21975–1980
City of Norcross v. Georgia Power Co. green
gactapp · 1990
1 sentence

2001The court reasoned that the master metering arrangement was a "means to technically confer the benefits of the exception upon a premises that would not otherwise be within the contemplation of the legislature." Id. at 894, 399 S.E.2d 725 .

12001–2001
Kirk v. Lithonia Mobile Homes, Inc. green
gactapp · 1987
1 sentence

1990Considering the type of development and the arrangement for electrical services ?z a whole, and giving the terms of the statute their “ordinary, logical, and common” meaning (Kirk, supra at Division 2), we do not feel that this is the type of large load consumer meant to receive the benefits of the exception to competitive restriction inherent in the Act.

11990–1990
Williams v. Brewton green
ga · 1930
2 sentences

1931Williams had no such lien in this case, legal or equitable, as to bring him within the benefits of the rule and principle stated in the case of Williams v. Brewton, 170 Ga. 164 ( 152 S. E. 441 ).

1931Williams had no such lien in this case, legal or equitable, as to bring him within the benefits of the rule and principle stated in the case of Williams v. Brewton, 170 Ga. 164 ( 152 S. E. 441 ).

11931–1931

Where else courts name it

CA 46 (1938–2026) TX 45 (1913–2025) FL 20 (1966–2025) WA 20 (1972–2026) NY 20 (1886–2025) VT 17 (1999–2026) IL 13 (1975–2013) CT 13 (1992–2019) MO 12 (1976–2023) CO 11 (1899–2023) NJ 11 (1961–2025) LA 10 (1978–2015) IN 10 (1972–2003) MS 10 (1998–2022) VA 9 (1993–2025) IA 8 (1928–2019) GA 8 (1931–2014) WI 8 (1933–2020) PA 7 (1982–2009) AL 7 (1980–2007) NM 7 (1942–2023) OH 7 (1989–2013) MA 6 (1973–2016) MT 6 (1938–2014) MD 5 (1990–2019) AZ 5 (1976–1993) DC 4 (1969–2017) SD 4 (1911–2006) WY 4 (1980–2014) WV 4 (1952–2021) MN 4 (1986–1990) KY 4 (1923–2026) MI 4 (1989–2022) NC 4 (1960–2000) OR 4 (1946–2020) OK 3 (1932–1995) NE 3 (1942–2018) ID 3 (1996–2020) ME 3 (1980–2009) UT 3 (1988–2013) ND 2 (1898–1990) NH 2 (1978–2002) AK 2 (1989–1990)

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