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failure to raise claim in Georgia

8 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2026 1 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
White v. Kelsogreen
ga · 1991 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2017
2 sentences

2017The claim is therefore procedurally barred unless petitioner can demonstrate cause for the failure to raise the claim and prejudice arising therefrom. [Cit.] Id. at 33 .

2002OCGA § 9-14-48 (d); White v. Kelso, 261 Ga. 32, 33 ( 401 SE2d 733 ) (1991).

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Benton v. Hinesgreen
ga · 2019 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026However, “[a] lawyer’s failure to raise a claim on appeal might be unreasonable if that claim had clear and strong merit under the law as it existed at the time of the appeal,” Benton v. Hines, 306 Ga. 722, 724 (2019) (citation and punctuation omitted), and a failure to raise a claim on appeal that is “based upon [a] lack of understanding of or familiarity with the relevant law” is not strategic.

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Sullivan v. Kempgreen
ga · 2013 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Sullivan, 293 Ga. at 774 .

2026See Sullivan v. Kemp, 293 Ga. 770, 774 (2013) (concluding that appellate counsel’s failure to raise claim on direct appeal “fell below an objective standard of reasonableness and establishe[d] [that] appellate counsel’s performance was deficient”).

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T. C. Property Management, Inc. v. Tsaigreen
gactapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Mgmt., Inc., 267 Ga. App. at 741 (holding that the failure to raise a claim by objection or in a motion for a new trial waived appellate review). 47 OCGA § 19-6-15 (b) (2) (C); see OCGA § 19-6-15 (f) (5) (C) (providing that “credits for either parent’s other qualified child living in the parent’s home for whom the parent owes a legal duty of support may be considered by the court for the purpose of reducing the parent’s gross income”); Neal v. Hibbard, 296 Ga. 882, 888 (6) ( 770 SE2d 600 ) (2015) (explaining that “an adjustment for theoretical child support orders . . . allows a trial court to

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Neal v. Hibbardgreen
ga · 2015 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Mgmt., Inc., 267 Ga. App. at 741 (holding that the failure to raise a claim by objection or in a motion for a new trial waived appellate review). 47 OCGA § 19-6-15 (b) (2) (C); see OCGA § 19-6-15 (f) (5) (C) (providing that “credits for either parent’s other qualified child living in the parent’s home for whom the parent owes a legal duty of support may be considered by the court for the purpose of reducing the parent’s gross income”); Neal v. Hibbard, 296 Ga. 882, 888 (6) ( 770 SE2d 600 ) (2015) (explaining that “an adjustment for theoretical child support orders . . . allows a trial court to

2020Mgmt., Inc., 267 Ga. App. at 741 (holding that the failure to raise a claim by objection or in a motion for a new trial waived appellate review). 47 OCGA § 19-6-15 (b) (2) (C); see OCGA § 19-6-15 (f) (5) (C) (providing that “credits for either parent’s other qualified child living in the parent’s home for whom the parent owes a legal duty of support may be considered by the court for the purpose of reducing the parent’s gross income”); Neal v. Hibbard, 296 Ga. 882, 888 (6) ( 770 SE2d 600 ) (2015) (explaining that “an adjustment for theoretical child support orders . . . allows a trial court to

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Benham v. Stategreen
ga · 2004 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Benham v. State, 277 Ga. 516, 517-518 ( 591 SE2d 824 ) (2004); Kirkland v. State, 274 Ga. 778 (1) ( 560 SE2d 6 ) (2002).

2013See Benham v. State, 277 Ga. 516, 517-518 ( 591 SE2d 824 ) (2004); Kirkland v. State, 274 Ga. 778 (1) ( 560 SE2d 6 ) (2002).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Kirkland v. State green
ga · 2002
2 sentences

2013See Benham v. State, 277 Ga. 516, 517-518 ( 591 SE2d 824 ) (2004); Kirkland v. State, 274 Ga. 778 (1) ( 560 SE2d 6 ) (2002).

2013See Benham v. State, 277 Ga. 516, 517-518 ( 591 SE2d 824 ) (2004); Kirkland v. State, 274 Ga. 778 (1) ( 560 SE2d 6 ) (2002).

12013–2013
AT&T v. Barnes neutral
gactapp · 2003
2 sentences

2003In AT&T v. Barnes, 260 Ga. App. 209 ( 581 SE2d 260 ) (2003) (whole court), we held that the failure to raise the defense of the statute of limitation under OCGA § 34-9-104 in a timely manner at or *133 prior to the first hearing waived such defense.

2003In AT&T v. Barnes, 260 Ga. App. 209 ( 581 SE2d 260 ) (2003) (whole court), we held that the failure to raise the defense of the statute of limitation under OCGA § 34-9-104 in a timely manner at or *133 prior to the first hearing waived such defense.

12003–2003
Turpin v. Todd green
ga · 1997
2 sentences

2000Turpin v. Todd, 268 Ga. 820 (2)(a), 493 S.E.2d 900 (1997).

2000Turpin v. Todd, 268 Ga. 820 (2)(a), 493 S.E.2d 900 (1997).

12000–2000
Black v. Hardin green
ga · 1985
2 sentences

1991Black v. Hardin, 255 Ga. 239 ( 336 SE2d 754 ) (1985).

1991Black v. Hardin, 255 Ga. 239 ( 336 SE2d 754 ) (1985).

11991–1991

Where else courts name it

PA 838 (1978–2026) IL 151 (1976–2026) NE 39 (2016–2026) CT 35 (1965–2023) CA 25 (1969–2024) NY 16 (1989–2026) OH 15 (2000–2026) IN 14 (1987–2019) TX 9 (1991–2023) GA 8 (1991–2026) MO 7 (1977–2024) AL 7 (1993–2017) FL 6 (1986–2008) IA 4 (1973–2017) AK 4 (1971–2008) UT 4 (2004–2019) DC 4 (1993–2024) MI 4 (1986–2018) CO 4 (1984–2020) WI 3 (2013–2020) AZ 3 (2002–2024) WY 2 (1988–1989) MA 2 (2000–2023) OK 2 (1994–1995) MD 2 (1983–2018) LA 2 (1999–2002) TN 2 (1995–2012) DE 2 (1996–2018) OR 2 (2026–2026)

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