report exception in Georgia

7 Georgia opinions name it 1 courts 1940–2025 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.

Followed or applied (7)

Case	Followed	Cited
Steinichen v. Stancilgreen ga · 2006 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 2 sentences 2025DuPont de Nemours & Co., supra at 238 (remanding case for further proceedings based on the trial court’s failure to comply with Rule 46); Steinichen v. Stancil, 281 Ga. 75, 76 (2) ( 635 SE2d 158 ) (2006) (where a party was not entitled by statute to file exceptions to a special master’s report, the failure to file objections before the trial court adopts the report does not bar the party from objecting to the court’s judgment in a motion for new trial or on appeal). 2025DuPont de Nemours & Co., supra at 238 (remanding case for further proceedings based on the trial court’s failure to comply with Rule 46); Steinichen v. Stancil, 281 Ga. 75, 76 (2) ( 635 SE2d 158 ) (2006) (where a party was not entitled by statute to file exceptions to a special master’s report, the failure to file objections before the trial court adopts the report does not bar the party from objecting to the court’s judgment in a motion for new trial or on appeal).	1	1
In Re Agigreen gactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 2 sentences 2025I., 246 Ga. App. 85, 88 (2) (c) ( 539 SE2d 584 ) (2000) (finding that “the portion of the report relied on by DFCS contains hearsay statements purportedly made by [juvenile’s] mother to the guardian[, and] . . . any reliance on hearsay in the report would have been error”). 3. 2025I., 246 Ga. App. 85, 88 (2) (c) ( 539 SE2d 584 ) (2000) (finding that “the portion of the report relied on by DFCS contains hearsay statements purportedly made by [juvenile’s] mother to the guardian[, and] . . . any reliance on hearsay in the report would have been error”). 3.	1	1
Heywood v. Stategreen ga · 2013 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 2 sentences 2024Additionally, the 1943 study was “not introduced into evidence, nor was it a report on the results of an examination, 3 See Heywood v. State, 292 Ga. 771, 776-77 (4) (b) ( 743 SE2d 12 ) (2013) (holding that current version of OCGA § 17-16-4 (a) (4) requires prosecutor to disclose written report made by an expert witness regarding her opinions or prepare a written version of an expert’s oral report, if such is made, and serve defense counsel with same at least ten days before trial); Love v. State, 349 Ga. App. 741 , 750 (4) (b) ( 824 SE2d 745 ) (2019) (same). 4 Williams, 302 Ga. at 479 (II). 8 2024Additionally, the 1943 study was “not introduced into evidence, nor was it a report on the results of an examination, 3 See Heywood v. State, 292 Ga. 771, 776-77 (4) (b) ( 743 SE2d 12 ) (2013) (holding that current version of OCGA § 17-16-4 (a) (4) requires prosecutor to disclose written report made by an expert witness regarding her opinions or prepare a written version of an expert’s oral report, if such is made, and serve defense counsel with same at least ten days before trial); Love v. State, 349 Ga. App. 741 , 750 (4) (b) ( 824 SE2d 745 ) (2019) (same). 4 Williams, 302 Ga. at 479 (II). 8	1	1
In Re Bmgreen gactapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 2 sentences 2020See In re B.M., 252 Ga. App. 716, 720 (1) ( 556 SE2d 883 ) (2001) (“Even assuming that in its final order the juvenile court took notice of some facts not entered in evidence, . . . the juvenile court’s conclusion . . . was amply supported by other evidence that was properly admitted.” (footnote omitted)). b. 2020See In re B.M., 252 Ga. App. 716, 720 (1) ( 556 SE2d 883 ) (2001) (“Even assuming that in its final order the juvenile court took notice of some facts not entered in evidence, . . . the juvenile court’s conclusion . . . was amply supported by other evidence that was properly admitted.” (footnote omitted)). b.	1	1
Painter v. Continental Insurancegreen gactapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012Co., 233 Ga. App. 436, 440 ( 504 SE2d 285 ) (1998) (McMurray, P. J., concurring specially). 14 See City of Gainesville v. Dodd, 275 Ga. 834, 838-839 ( 573 SE2d 369 ) (2002) (appellate courts may exercise discretion as to when to follow the “right for any reason” rule and consider grounds not addressed by the trial court). 8 In regards to the medical records, the facts are set, and we are able to apply the facts to the law in the same manner as the trial court in furtherance of judicial economy.15 OCGA § 24-3-4 provides that “[s]tatements made for the purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment 2012Co., 233 Ga. App. 436, 440 ( 504 SE2d 285 ) (1998) (McMurray, P. J., concurring specially). 14 See City of Gainesville v. Dodd, 275 Ga. 834, 838-839 ( 573 SE2d 369 ) (2002) (appellate courts may exercise discretion as to when to follow the “right for any reason” rule and consider grounds not addressed by the trial court). 8 In regards to the medical records, the facts are set, and we are able to apply the facts to the law in the same manner as the trial court in furtherance of judicial economy.15 OCGA § 24-3-4 provides that “[s]tatements made for the purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment	1	1
City of Gainesville v. Doddgreen ga · 2002 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012Co., 233 Ga. App. 436, 440 ( 504 SE2d 285 ) (1998) (McMurray, P. J., concurring specially). 14 See City of Gainesville v. Dodd, 275 Ga. 834, 838-839 ( 573 SE2d 369 ) (2002) (appellate courts may exercise discretion as to when to follow the “right for any reason” rule and consider grounds not addressed by the trial court). 8 In regards to the medical records, the facts are set, and we are able to apply the facts to the law in the same manner as the trial court in furtherance of judicial economy.15 OCGA § 24-3-4 provides that “[s]tatements made for the purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment 2012Co., 233 Ga. App. 436, 440 ( 504 SE2d 285 ) (1998) (McMurray, P. J., concurring specially). 14 See City of Gainesville v. Dodd, 275 Ga. 834, 838-839 ( 573 SE2d 369 ) (2002) (appellate courts may exercise discretion as to when to follow the “right for any reason” rule and consider grounds not addressed by the trial court). 8 In regards to the medical records, the facts are set, and we are able to apply the facts to the law in the same manner as the trial court in furtherance of judicial economy.15 OCGA § 24-3-4 provides that “[s]tatements made for the purposes of medical diagnosis or treatment	1	1
Yarbrough v. Cantex Manufacturing Co.green gactapp · 1958 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967 2 sentences 1967Co., 97 Ga. App. 438, 441 (2) ( 103 SE2d 138 ); Hawkins v. Jackson, 97 Ga. App. 525 (3) ( 103 SE2d 634 ); Meeks v. Lunsford, 106 Ga. App. 154 (1) ( 126 SE2d 531 )), the admission of the report was not error. 1967Co., 97 Ga. App. 438, 441 (2) ( 103 SE2d 138 ); Hawkins v. Jackson, 97 Ga. App. 525 (3) ( 103 SE2d 634 ); Meeks v. Lunsford, 106 Ga. App. 154 (1) ( 126 SE2d 531 )), the admission of the report was not error.	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 (14)

Case	Cited	Years
LOVE v. the STATE. neutral gactapp · 2019 1 sentence 2024Additionally, the 1943 study was “not introduced into evidence, nor was it a report on the results of an examination, 3 See Heywood v. State, 292 Ga. 771, 776-77 (4) (b) ( 743 SE2d 12 ) (2013) (holding that current version of OCGA § 17-16-4 (a) (4) requires prosecutor to disclose written report made by an expert witness regarding her opinions or prepare a written version of an expert’s oral report, if such is made, and serve defense counsel with same at least ten days before trial); Love v. State, 349 Ga. App. 741 , 750 (4) (b) ( 824 SE2d 745 ) (2019) (same). 4 Williams, 302 Ga. at 479 (II). 8	1	2024–2024
Hawkins v. Jackson green gactapp · 1958 2 sentences 1967Co., 97 Ga. App. 438, 441 (2) ( 103 SE2d 138 ); Hawkins v. Jackson, 97 Ga. App. 525 (3) ( 103 SE2d 634 ); Meeks v. Lunsford, 106 Ga. App. 154 (1) ( 126 SE2d 531 )), the admission of the report was not error. 1967Co., 97 Ga. App. 438, 441 (2) ( 103 SE2d 138 ); Hawkins v. Jackson, 97 Ga. App. 525 (3) ( 103 SE2d 634 ); Meeks v. Lunsford, 106 Ga. App. 154 (1) ( 126 SE2d 531 )), the admission of the report was not error.	1	1967–1967
Meeks v. Lunsford green gactapp · 1962 2 sentences 1967Co., 97 Ga. App. 438, 441 (2) ( 103 SE2d 138 ); Hawkins v. Jackson, 97 Ga. App. 525 (3) ( 103 SE2d 634 ); Meeks v. Lunsford, 106 Ga. App. 154 (1) ( 126 SE2d 531 )), the admission of the report was not error. 1967Co., 97 Ga. App. 438, 441 (2) ( 103 SE2d 138 ); Hawkins v. Jackson, 97 Ga. App. 525 (3) ( 103 SE2d 634 ); Meeks v. Lunsford, 106 Ga. App. 154 (1) ( 126 SE2d 531 )), the admission of the report was not error.	1	1967–1967
Kency v. District Grand Lodge Number 18 neutral ga · 1918 1 sentence 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ).	1	1940–1940
Dobbins v. City of Marietta neutral ga · 1918 1 sentence 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ).	1	1940–1940
Murphy v. District Grand Lodge No. 18 neutral ga · 1919 1 sentence 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ).	1	1940–1940
Sirmans v. Rose neutral ga · 1919 1 sentence 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ).	1	1940–1940
Huson v. Bank of Covington green ga · 1924 2 sentences 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ). 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ).	1	1940–1940
Lingo v. Rich neutral ga · 1929 2 sentences 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ). 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ).	1	1940–1940
Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson neutral ga · 1934 2 sentences 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ). 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ).	1	1940–1940
Jordan v. Harber neutral ga · 1936 2 sentences 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ). 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ).	1	1940–1940
Moncrief v. Rimer neutral ga · 1935 1 sentence 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ).	1	1940–1940
Gregory v. Headrick neutral ga · 1935 1 sentence 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ).	1	1940–1940
Elder v. Phillips neutral gactapp · 1938 2 sentences 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ). 1940Kency v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 515 ( 97 S. E. 439 ); Huson v. Bank of Covington, 158 Ga. 434 ( 123 S. E. 742 ); Lingo v. Rich, 169 Ga. 628 ( 151 S. E. 387 ); Murphy v. District Grand Lodge, 148 Ga. 648 ( 97 S. E. 858 ); Ansley Park Golf Club v. Anderson, 179 Ga. 579 ( 176 S. E. 377 ); Moncrief v. Rimer, 181 Ga. 4 ( 181 S. E. 169 ); Jordan v. Harber, 182 Ga. 621 ( 186 S. E. 670 ); Elder v. Phillips, 58 Ga. App. 717 ( 199 S. E. 330 ).	1	1940–1940

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