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proceeding must disregard any error in Georgia

8 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2019 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Whelchel v. Thomas Ford Tractor, Inc.green
gactapp · 1989 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Henry, 219 Ga. App. at 80-81 (holding that defendant’s reference to HMO provider by name was harmless in light of verdict in favor of defendant on issue of liability); Willard, 203 Ga. App. at 394 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of plaintiff’s health insurance went to the issue of special damages and was harmless because jury “determined the question of liability in favor of the defendant”); Austin, 197 Ga. App. at 75 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of and charge to jury regarding workers’ compensation benefits did not warrant the grant of a new trial because ‘the giving of

2016The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.”); OCGA § 24- 1-103 (b) (“Error shall not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected . . . .”). 32 See Henry, 219 Ga. App. at 80-81 (holding that defendant’s reference to HMO provider by name was harmless in light of verdict in favor of defendant on issue of liability); Willard, 203 Ga. App. at 394 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of plaintiff’s health insurance

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Malloy v. Elmoregreen
gactapp · 1989 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Henry, 219 Ga. App. at 80-81 (holding that defendant’s reference to HMO provider by name was harmless in light of verdict in favor of defendant on issue of liability); Willard, 203 Ga. App. at 394 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of plaintiff’s health insurance went to the issue of special damages and was harmless because jury “determined the question of liability in favor of the defendant”); Austin, 197 Ga. App. at 75 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of and charge to jury regarding workers’ compensation benefits did not warrant the grant of a new trial because ‘the giving of

2016The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.”); OCGA § 24- 1-103 (b) (“Error shall not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected . . . .”). 32 See Henry, 219 Ga. App. at 80-81 (holding that defendant’s reference to HMO provider by name was harmless in light of verdict in favor of defendant on issue of liability); Willard, 203 Ga. App. at 394 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of plaintiff’s health insurance

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U. S. Industries, Inc. v. Austingreen
gactapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Henry, 219 Ga. App. at 80-81 (holding that defendant’s reference to HMO provider by name was harmless in light of verdict in favor of defendant on issue of liability); Willard, 203 Ga. App. at 394 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of plaintiff’s health insurance went to the issue of special damages and was harmless because jury “determined the question of liability in favor of the defendant”); Austin, 197 Ga. App. at 75 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of and charge to jury regarding workers’ compensation benefits did not warrant the grant of a new trial because ‘the giving of

2016The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.”); OCGA § 24- 1-103 (b) (“Error shall not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected . . . .”). 32 See Henry, 219 Ga. App. at 80-81 (holding that defendant’s reference to HMO provider by name was harmless in light of verdict in favor of defendant on issue of liability); Willard, 203 Ga. App. at 394 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of plaintiff’s health insurance

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Willard v. Wilburngreen
gactapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Henry, 219 Ga. App. at 80-81 (holding that defendant’s reference to HMO provider by name was harmless in light of verdict in favor of defendant on issue of liability); Willard, 203 Ga. App. at 394 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of plaintiff’s health insurance went to the issue of special damages and was harmless because jury “determined the question of liability in favor of the defendant”); Austin, 197 Ga. App. at 75 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of and charge to jury regarding workers’ compensation benefits did not warrant the grant of a new trial because ‘the giving of

2016The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.”); OCGA § 24- 1-103 (b) (“Error shall not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected . . . .”). 32 See Henry, 219 Ga. App. at 80-81 (holding that defendant’s reference to HMO provider by name was harmless in light of verdict in favor of defendant on issue of liability); Willard, 203 Ga. App. at 394 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of plaintiff’s health insurance

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Henry v. Watkinsgreen
gactapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Henry, 219 Ga. App. at 80-81 (holding that defendant’s reference to HMO provider by name was harmless in light of verdict in favor of defendant on issue of liability); Willard, 203 Ga. App. at 394 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of plaintiff’s health insurance went to the issue of special damages and was harmless because jury “determined the question of liability in favor of the defendant”); Austin, 197 Ga. App. at 75 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of and charge to jury regarding workers’ compensation benefits did not warrant the grant of a new trial because ‘the giving of

2016The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.”); OCGA § 24- 1-103 (b) (“Error shall not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected . . . .”). 32 See Henry, 219 Ga. App. at 80-81 (holding that defendant’s reference to HMO provider by name was harmless in light of verdict in favor of defendant on issue of liability); Willard, 203 Ga. App. at 394 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of plaintiff’s health insurance

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Davis v. ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANYgreen
gactapp · 1969 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Henry, 219 Ga. App. at 80-81 (holding that defendant’s reference to HMO provider by name was harmless in light of verdict in favor of defendant on issue of liability); Willard, 203 Ga. App. at 394 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of plaintiff’s health insurance went to the issue of special damages and was harmless because jury “determined the question of liability in favor of the defendant”); Austin, 197 Ga. App. at 75 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of and charge to jury regarding workers’ compensation benefits did not warrant the grant of a new trial because ‘the giving of

2016The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.”); OCGA § 24- 1-103 (b) (“Error shall not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected . . . .”). 32 See Henry, 219 Ga. App. at 80-81 (holding that defendant’s reference to HMO provider by name was harmless in light of verdict in favor of defendant on issue of liability); Willard, 203 Ga. App. at 394 (2) (holding that admission of evidence of plaintiff’s health insurance

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White v. Hammondgreen
gactapp · 1973 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981“The Court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.” CPA § 61 (Code Ann. § 81A-161); White v. Hammond, 129 Ga. App. 408, 410 ( 199 SE2d 809 ) (1973).

1981“The Court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.” CPA § 61 (Code Ann. § 81A-161); White v. Hammond, 129 Ga. App. 408, 410 ( 199 SE2d 809 ) (1973).

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Abedina Agic v. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authoritygreen
gactapp · 2015 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority , 334 Ga. App. 679 , 683 (2), 780 S.E.2d 79 (2015).

2019Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority , 334 Ga. App. 679 , 683 (2), 780 S.E.2d 79 (2015).

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Gwinnett County v. Sargentgreen
gactapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Gwinnett County, 321 Ga. App. at 194 (1). 8 v. Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority, 334 Ga. App. 679, 683 (2) ( 780 SE2d 79 ) (2015).

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Anepohl v. Ferbergreen
gactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Cf. Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 552-53 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 415 SE2d 9 ) (1992) (reversing when plaintiff was granted a directed verdict on issue of defendant’s liability, but jury awarded no damages); Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 190 Ga. App. 869 ( 380 SE2d 276 ) (1989) (reversing “[i]n view of the probability that the improper admission of evidence regarding appellant’s collateral benefits directly influenced the jury into rendering a verdict that appellant recover nothing from appellee . . .” (emphasis supplied)); Moore v. Price, 158 Ga. App. 566, 566-68 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 281 SE2

2016Cf. Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 552-53 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 415 SE2d 9 ) (1992) (reversing when plaintiff was granted a directed verdict on issue of defendant’s liability, but jury awarded no damages); Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 190 Ga. App. 869 ( 380 SE2d 276 ) (1989) (reversing “[i]n view of the probability that the improper admission of evidence regarding appellant’s collateral benefits directly influenced the jury into rendering a verdict that appellant recover nothing from appellee . . .” (emphasis supplied)); Moore v. Price, 158 Ga. App. 566, 566-68 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 281 SE2

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Moore v. Pricegreen
gactapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Cf. Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 552-53 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 415 SE2d 9 ) (1992) (reversing when plaintiff was granted a directed verdict on issue of defendant’s liability, but jury awarded no damages); Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 190 Ga. App. 869 ( 380 SE2d 276 ) (1989) (reversing “[i]n view of the probability that the improper admission of evidence regarding appellant’s collateral benefits directly influenced the jury into rendering a verdict that appellant recover nothing from appellee . . .” (emphasis supplied)); Moore v. Price, 158 Ga. App. 566, 566-68 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 281 SE2

2016Cf. Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 552-53 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 415 SE2d 9 ) (1992) (reversing when plaintiff was granted a directed verdict on issue of defendant’s liability, but jury awarded no damages); Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 190 Ga. App. 869 ( 380 SE2d 276 ) (1989) (reversing “[i]n view of the probability that the improper admission of evidence regarding appellant’s collateral benefits directly influenced the jury into rendering a verdict that appellant recover nothing from appellee . . .” (emphasis supplied)); Moore v. Price, 158 Ga. App. 566, 566-68 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 281 SE2

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Grissom v. Gleasongreen
ga · 1992 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Cf. Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 552-53 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 415 SE2d 9 ) (1992) (reversing when plaintiff was granted a directed verdict on issue of defendant’s liability, but jury awarded no damages); Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 190 Ga. App. 869 ( 380 SE2d 276 ) (1989) (reversing “[i]n view of the probability that the improper admission of evidence regarding appellant’s collateral benefits directly influenced the jury into rendering a verdict that appellant recover nothing from appellee . . .” (emphasis supplied)); Moore v. Price, 158 Ga. App. 566, 566-68 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 281 SE2

2016Cf. Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 552-53 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 415 SE2d 9 ) (1992) (reversing when plaintiff was granted a directed verdict on issue of defendant’s liability, but jury awarded no damages); Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 190 Ga. App. 869 ( 380 SE2d 276 ) (1989) (reversing “[i]n view of the probability that the improper admission of evidence regarding appellant’s collateral benefits directly influenced the jury into rendering a verdict that appellant recover nothing from appellee . . .” (emphasis supplied)); Moore v. Price, 158 Ga. App. 566, 566-68 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 281 SE2

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Thomas v. Emory Clinic, Inc.green
gactapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties. 12 v. Emory Clinic, 321 Ga. App. 457, 460 (1) (d) ( 739 SE2d 138 ) (2013) (physical precedent only).

2015The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties. 12 v. Emory Clinic, 321 Ga. App. 457, 460 (1) (d) ( 739 SE2d 138 ) (2013) (physical precedent only).

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Citizens Bank v. Mitchamgreen
ga · 1927 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See OCGA § 9-11-61 (“The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.”); Atlanta Coach, 178 Ga. at 551 (“This court has several times stated that in order to reverse a judgment both error and injury must affirmatively appear____”); Eberhardt v. Bennett, 163 Ga. 796, 803 ( 137 SE 64 ) (1927) (“[I]t is not every error which will warrant the grant of a new trial.

2014See OCGA § 9-11-61 (“The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.”); Atlanta Coach, 178 Ga. at 551 (“This court has several times stated that in order to reverse a judgment both error and injury must affirmatively appear . . . .”); Eberhardt v. Bennett, 163 Ga. 796, 803 ( 137 SE 64 ) (1927) (“[I]t is not every error which will warrant the grant of a new trial.

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Atlanta Coach Co. v. Cobbgreen
ga · 1934 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See OCGA § 9-11-61 (“The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.”); Atlanta Coach, 178 Ga. at 551 (“This court has several times stated that in order to reverse a judgment both error and injury must affirmatively appear____”); Eberhardt v. Bennett, 163 Ga. 796, 803 ( 137 SE 64 ) (1927) (“[I]t is not every error which will warrant the grant of a new trial.

2014See OCGA § 9-11-61 (“The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.”); Atlanta Coach, 178 Ga. at 551 (“This court has several times stated that in order to reverse a judgment both error and injury must affirmatively appear . . . .”); Eberhardt v. Bennett, 163 Ga. 796, 803 ( 137 SE 64 ) (1927) (“[I]t is not every error which will warrant the grant of a new trial.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co. neutral
gactapp · 1989
2 sentences

2016Cf. Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 552-53 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 415 SE2d 9 ) (1992) (reversing when plaintiff was granted a directed verdict on issue of defendant’s liability, but jury awarded no damages); Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 190 Ga. App. 869 ( 380 SE2d 276 ) (1989) (reversing “[i]n view of the probability that the improper admission of evidence regarding appellant’s collateral benefits directly influenced the jury into rendering a verdict that appellant recover nothing from appellee . . .” (emphasis supplied)); Moore v. Price, 158 Ga. App. 566, 566-68 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 281 SE2

2016Cf. Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 552-53 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 415 SE2d 9 ) (1992) (reversing when plaintiff was granted a directed verdict on issue of defendant’s liability, but jury awarded no damages); Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 190 Ga. App. 869 ( 380 SE2d 276 ) (1989) (reversing “[i]n view of the probability that the improper admission of evidence regarding appellant’s collateral benefits directly influenced the jury into rendering a verdict that appellant recover nothing from appellee . . .” (emphasis supplied)); Moore v. Price, 158 Ga. App. 566, 566-68 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 281 SE2

12016–2016
Collins v. Davis green
gactapp · 1988
2 sentences

2016Cf. Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 552-53 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 415 SE2d 9 ) (1992) (reversing when plaintiff was granted a directed verdict on issue of defendant’s liability, but jury awarded no damages); Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 190 Ga. App. 869 ( 380 SE2d 276 ) (1989) (reversing “[i]n view of the probability that the improper admission of evidence regarding appellant’s collateral benefits directly influenced the jury into rendering a verdict that appellant recover nothing from appellee . . .” (emphasis supplied)); Moore v. Price, 158 Ga. App. 566, 566-68 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 281 SE2

2016Cf. Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 552-53 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 415 SE2d 9 ) (1992) (reversing when plaintiff was granted a directed verdict on issue of defendant’s liability, but jury awarded no damages); Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 190 Ga. App. 869 ( 380 SE2d 276 ) (1989) (reversing “[i]n view of the probability that the improper admission of evidence regarding appellant’s collateral benefits directly influenced the jury into rendering a verdict that appellant recover nothing from appellee . . .” (emphasis supplied)); Moore v. Price, 158 Ga. App. 566, 566-68 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 281 SE2

12016–2016
Denton v. Con-Way Southern Express, Inc. green
ga · 1991
2 sentences

2016Cf. Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 552-53 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 415 SE2d 9 ) (1992) (reversing when plaintiff was granted a directed verdict on issue of defendant’s liability, but jury awarded no damages); Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 190 Ga. App. 869 ( 380 SE2d 276 ) (1989) (reversing “[i]n view of the probability that the improper admission of evidence regarding appellant’s collateral benefits directly influenced the jury into rendering a verdict that appellant recover nothing from appellee . . .” (emphasis supplied)); Moore v. Price, 158 Ga. App. 566, 566-68 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 281 SE2

2016Cf. Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 552-53 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 415 SE2d 9 ) (1992) (reversing when plaintiff was granted a directed verdict on issue of defendant’s liability, but jury awarded no damages); Wilhelm v. Atlanta Gas Light Co., 190 Ga. App. 869 ( 380 SE2d 276 ) (1989) (reversing “[i]n view of the probability that the improper admission of evidence regarding appellant’s collateral benefits directly influenced the jury into rendering a verdict that appellant recover nothing from appellee . . .” (emphasis supplied)); Moore v. Price, 158 Ga. App. 566, 566-68 (1), 568-69 (2) ( 281 SE2

12016–2016
Eberhardt v. Bennett green
ga · 1927
2 sentences

2014See OCGA § 9-11-61 (“The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.”); Atlanta Coach, 178 Ga. at 551 (“This court has several times stated that in order to reverse a judgment both error and injury must affirmatively appear____”); Eberhardt v. Bennett, 163 Ga. 796, 803 ( 137 SE 64 ) (1927) (“[I]t is not every error which will warrant the grant of a new trial.

2014See OCGA § 9-11-61 (“The court at every stage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in the proceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.”); Atlanta Coach, 178 Ga. at 551 (“This court has several times stated that in order to reverse a judgment both error and injury must affirmatively appear . . . .”); Eberhardt v. Bennett, 163 Ga. 796, 803 ( 137 SE 64 ) (1927) (“[I]t is not every error which will warrant the grant of a new trial.

12014–2014

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 9-11-61 (6)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 46 (1974–2026) KY 35 (2000–2026) IN 24 (1970–2024) CO 23 (2000–2026) KS 23 (1989–2013) ID 18 (1987–2020) AK 15 (1961–2024) UT 14 (1990–2026) WV 14 (1980–2020) GA 8 (1981–2019) ND 6 (1961–2018) MS 5 (2002–2022) SD 5 (1994–2025) HI 5 (1969–2024) AZ 4 (1956–2018) NV 4 (2017–2017) NM 4 (1979–2018) WY 3 (1986–2000) ME 2 (1997–2023) SC 2 (2014–2020) VT 2 (2006–2025)

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