pleaded defense in Georgia

7 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1912–1992 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 (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
Kelly v. Stategreen gactapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978 1 sentence 1978See Code Ann. § 109A-3 — 408.” Air Service Co. v. Lovett, 129 Ga. App. 185 ( 198 SE2d 910 ).	1	1
Air Service Co. v. Lovettgreen gactapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978 1 sentence 1978See Code Ann. § 109A-3 — 408.” Air Service Co. v. Lovett, 129 Ga. App. 185 ( 198 SE2d 910 ).	1	1
Powers v. Pategreen gactapp · 1962 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976 2 sentences 1976That case, citing Powers v. Pate, 107 Ga. App. 25, 27 ( 129 SE2d 193 ) (1962), stated the general rule: "Questions of negligence, diligence, contributory negligence, and proximate cause are peculiarly matters for the jury, and a court should not take the place of the jury in solving them, except in plain and indisputable cases." After stating this general rule the court then went on to say: "The evidence of the parties' actions in this case, however, shows negligence on the part of the defendant without contradiction and does not make a genuine issue on the pleaded defense of negligence on the 1976That case, citing Powers v. Pate, 107 Ga. App. 25, 27 ( 129 SE2d 193 ) (1962), stated the general rule: "Questions of negligence, diligence, contributory negligence, and proximate cause are peculiarly matters for the jury, and a court should not take the place of the jury in solving them, except in plain and indisputable cases." After stating this general rule the court then went on to say: "The evidence of the parties' actions in this case, however, shows negligence on the part of the defendant without contradiction and does not make a genuine issue on the pleaded defense of negligence on the	1	1
Darling Stores Corp. v. William Beatus Inc.green gactapp · 1943 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1966–1966 1 sentence 1966See Darling Stores Corp. v. William Beatus, Inc., 68 Ga. App. 869 (3), supra. The defendants having admitted the execution of the lease and having recognized its validity and the existence of the landlord-tenant relationship, the only pleaded defense available to them in the present action was that of constructive eviction; and on this issue the evidence, while in sharp conflict, clearly authorized a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs.	1	1
Jackson v. Camp & Brown Produce Co.green gactapp · 1955 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1965–1965 2 sentences 1965Jackson v. Camp & Brown Produce Co., 92 Ga. App. 359, 362 ( 88 SE2d 540 ); Gleason v. Rhodes Center Pharmacy, 94 Ga. App. 439 ( 95 SE2d 293 ); McCann v. Lindsey, 109 Ga. App. 104 ( 135 SE2d 519 ). 1965Jackson v. Camp & Brown Produce Co., 92 Ga. App. 359, 362 ( 88 SE2d 540 ); Gleason v. Rhodes Center Pharmacy, 94 Ga. App. 439 ( 95 SE2d 293 ); McCann v. Lindsey, 109 Ga. App. 104 ( 135 SE2d 519 ).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

Case	Cited	Years
Glaser v. Meck green ga · 1988 1 sentence 1992Additionally, when a municipality or county obtains immunity under either of these statutes, it is obtaining a form of sovereign immunity as it is a “sovereign” and it is obtaining “immunity.” Thus, a pleaded defense of sovereign immunity also would suffice under Glaser, supra. (c) Additionally, for reasons hereinafter stated, a claim of immunity under OCGA § 31-11-8 cannot be waived by those persons to whom the statute applies; and among those “persons” to whom the statute applies are “municipalities” and “counties,” as they are an “organization of any kind, including any governmental agency	1	1992–1992
Malcom v. Malcolm green gactapp · 1965 2 sentences 1976That case, citing Powers v. Pate, 107 Ga. App. 25, 27 ( 129 SE2d 193 ) (1962), stated the general rule: "Questions of negligence, diligence, contributory negligence, and proximate cause are peculiarly matters for the jury, and a court should not take the place of the jury in solving them, except in plain and indisputable cases." After stating this general rule the court then went on to say: "The evidence of the parties' actions in this case, however, shows negligence on the part of the defendant without contradiction and does not make a genuine issue on the pleaded defense of negligence on the 1976That case, citing Powers v. Pate, 107 Ga. App. 25, 27 ( 129 SE2d 193 ) (1962), stated the general rule: "Questions of negligence, diligence, contributory negligence, and proximate cause are peculiarly matters for the jury, and a court should not take the place of the jury in solving them, except in plain and indisputable cases." After stating this general rule the court then went on to say: "The evidence of the parties' actions in this case, however, shows negligence on the part of the defendant without contradiction and does not make a genuine issue on the pleaded defense of negligence on the	1	1976–1976
Rosenfeld v. Young green gactapp · 1967 2 sentences 1975"The evidence of the parties’ actions in this case, however, shows negligence on the part of the defendant without contradiction and does not make a genuine issue on the pleaded defense of negligence on the part of the plaintiff.” Pike v. Stafford, 111 Ga. App. 349 , supra. See also Rosenfeld v. Young, 117 Ga. App. 35 ( 159 SE2d 447 ); Glaze v. Bailey, 130 Ga. App. 189 ( 202 SE2d 708 ). 1975"The evidence of the parties’ actions in this case, however, shows negligence on the part of the defendant without contradiction and does not make a genuine issue on the pleaded defense of negligence on the part of the plaintiff.” Pike v. Stafford, 111 Ga. App. 349 , supra. See also Rosenfeld v. Young, 117 Ga. App. 35 ( 159 SE2d 447 ); Glaze v. Bailey, 130 Ga. App. 189 ( 202 SE2d 708 ).	1	1975–1975
Pike v. Stafford green gactapp · 1965 1 sentence 1975"The evidence of the parties’ actions in this case, however, shows negligence on the part of the defendant without contradiction and does not make a genuine issue on the pleaded defense of negligence on the part of the plaintiff.” Pike v. Stafford, 111 Ga. App. 349 , supra. See also Rosenfeld v. Young, 117 Ga. App. 35 ( 159 SE2d 447 ); Glaze v. Bailey, 130 Ga. App. 189 ( 202 SE2d 708 ).	1	1975–1975
Glaze v. Bailey green gactapp · 1973 2 sentences 1975"The evidence of the parties’ actions in this case, however, shows negligence on the part of the defendant without contradiction and does not make a genuine issue on the pleaded defense of negligence on the part of the plaintiff.” Pike v. Stafford, 111 Ga. App. 349 , supra. See also Rosenfeld v. Young, 117 Ga. App. 35 ( 159 SE2d 447 ); Glaze v. Bailey, 130 Ga. App. 189 ( 202 SE2d 708 ). 1975"The evidence of the parties’ actions in this case, however, shows negligence on the part of the defendant without contradiction and does not make a genuine issue on the pleaded defense of negligence on the part of the plaintiff.” Pike v. Stafford, 111 Ga. App. 349 , supra. See also Rosenfeld v. Young, 117 Ga. App. 35 ( 159 SE2d 447 ); Glaze v. Bailey, 130 Ga. App. 189 ( 202 SE2d 708 ).	1	1975–1975
Gleason v. Rhodes Center Pharmacy, Inc. green gactapp · 1956 2 sentences 1965Jackson v. Camp & Brown Produce Co., 92 Ga. App. 359, 362 ( 88 SE2d 540 ); Gleason v. Rhodes Center Pharmacy, 94 Ga. App. 439 ( 95 SE2d 293 ); McCann v. Lindsey, 109 Ga. App. 104 ( 135 SE2d 519 ). 1965Jackson v. Camp & Brown Produce Co., 92 Ga. App. 359, 362 ( 88 SE2d 540 ); Gleason v. Rhodes Center Pharmacy, 94 Ga. App. 439 ( 95 SE2d 293 ); McCann v. Lindsey, 109 Ga. App. 104 ( 135 SE2d 519 ).	1	1965–1965
McCann v. Lindsey green gactapp · 1964 2 sentences 1965Jackson v. Camp & Brown Produce Co., 92 Ga. App. 359, 362 ( 88 SE2d 540 ); Gleason v. Rhodes Center Pharmacy, 94 Ga. App. 439 ( 95 SE2d 293 ); McCann v. Lindsey, 109 Ga. App. 104 ( 135 SE2d 519 ). 1965Jackson v. Camp & Brown Produce Co., 92 Ga. App. 359, 362 ( 88 SE2d 540 ); Gleason v. Rhodes Center Pharmacy, 94 Ga. App. 439 ( 95 SE2d 293 ); McCann v. Lindsey, 109 Ga. App. 104 ( 135 SE2d 519 ).	1	1965–1965
Wright v. Jett green ga · 1904 2 sentences 1912Wright v. Jett, 120 Ga. 995 ( 48 S. E. 345 ); McLaurin v. Fields, 4 Ga. App. 688 ( 62 S. E. 114 ); Williams v. Holland, 9 Ga. App. 494 ( 71 S. E. 760 ). 1912Wright v. Jett, 120 Ga. 995 ( 48 S. E. 345 ); McLaurin v. Fields, 4 Ga. App. 688 ( 62 S. E. 114 ); Williams v. Holland, 9 Ga. App. 494 ( 71 S. E. 760 ).	1	1912–1912
McLaurin v. Fields green gactapp · 1908 2 sentences 1912Wright v. Jett, 120 Ga. 995 ( 48 S. E. 345 ); McLaurin v. Fields, 4 Ga. App. 688 ( 62 S. E. 114 ); Williams v. Holland, 9 Ga. App. 494 ( 71 S. E. 760 ). 1912Wright v. Jett, 120 Ga. 995 ( 48 S. E. 345 ); McLaurin v. Fields, 4 Ga. App. 688 ( 62 S. E. 114 ); Williams v. Holland, 9 Ga. App. 494 ( 71 S. E. 760 ).	1	1912–1912
Williams v. Holland neutral gactapp · 1911 2 sentences 1912Wright v. Jett, 120 Ga. 995 ( 48 S. E. 345 ); McLaurin v. Fields, 4 Ga. App. 688 ( 62 S. E. 114 ); Williams v. Holland, 9 Ga. App. 494 ( 71 S. E. 760 ). 1912Wright v. Jett, 120 Ga. 995 ( 48 S. E. 345 ); McLaurin v. Fields, 4 Ga. App. 688 ( 62 S. E. 114 ); Williams v. Holland, 9 Ga. App. 494 ( 71 S. E. 760 ).	1	1912–1912

Where else courts name it

TX 32 (1950–2024) MO 14 (1922–2024) MI 10 (1924–2024) NY 10 (1909–2017) CA 10 (1929–2023) GA 7 (1912–1992) IA 6 (1942–1985) DE 6 (1970–2025) UT 3 (1913–2012) CO 3 (1992–1997) IN 3 (1862–2020) WY 2 (1961–1992) FL 2 (1974–1986) SC 2 (1946–1986) AL 2 (2013–2017) KS 2 (1916–1921) WA 2 (2009–2009)

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