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6 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2017 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Convergys Corp. v. Keenergreen2 sentences2017Accord Dowis v. Mud Slingers, Inc., 279 Ga. 808, 811 ( 621 SE2d 413 ) (2005) (“[I]t is well-settled that Georgia will continue to adhere to a traditional conflict of laws rule until a better approach is found.”); Convergys Corp. v. Keener, 276 Ga. 808, 812 ( 582 SE2d 84 ) (2003) (“[U]ntilwe are convinced that there is a better approach, Georgia will continue to adhere to the traditional conflicts of law rules.”). 2017Accord Dowis v. Mud Slingers, Inc., 279 Ga. 808, 811 ( 621 SE2d 413 ) (2005) (“[I]t is well-settled that Georgia will continue to adhere to a traditional conflict of laws rule until a better approach is found.”); Convergys Corp. v. Keener, 276 Ga. 808, 812 ( 582 SE2d 84 ) (2003) (“[U]ntilwe are convinced that there is a better approach, Georgia will continue to adhere to the traditional conflicts of law rules.”). | 3 | 3 |
Dowis v. Mud Slingers, Inc.green2 sentences2017Accord Dowis v. Mud Slingers, Inc., 279 Ga. 808, 811 ( 621 SE2d 413 ) (2005) (“[I]t is well-settled that Georgia will continue to adhere to a traditional conflict of laws rule until a better approach is found.”); Convergys Corp. v. Keener, 276 Ga. 808, 812 ( 582 SE2d 84 ) (2003) (“[U]ntilwe are convinced that there is a better approach, Georgia will continue to adhere to the traditional conflicts of law rules.”). 2017Accord Dowis v. Mud Slingers, Inc., 279 Ga. 808, 811 ( 621 SE2d 413 ) (2005) (“[I]t is well-settled that Georgia will continue to adhere to a traditional conflict of laws rule until a better approach is found.”); Convergys Corp. v. Keener, 276 Ga. 808, 812 ( 582 SE2d 84 ) (2003) (“[U]ntilwe are convinced that there is a better approach, Georgia will continue to adhere to the traditional conflicts of law rules.”). | 2 | 2 |
Canton Textile Mills, Inc. v. Lathemgreen2 sentences1993This statutory conflict of laws rule controls rather than the traditional conflict of laws rule of lex loci contractus applied in Georgia.” However, the trial court found that notwithstanding OCGA § 9-12-132, it must apply the traditional conflicts of laws rule applied in Georgia because at the time the judgment was rendered Georgia had not adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Law. 2 “Laws which act upon remedies alone, although retroactive, will be enforced, provided they do not impair the obligation of contracts or *5 disturb absolutely vested rights, and only go to confirm r 1993This statutory conflict of laws rule controls rather than the traditional conflict of laws rule of lex loci contractus applied in Georgia.” However, the trial court found that notwithstanding OCGA § 9-12-132, it must apply the traditional conflicts of laws rule applied in Georgia because at the time the judgment was rendered Georgia had not adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Law. 2 “Laws which act upon remedies alone, although retroactive, will be enforced, provided they do not impair the obligation of contracts or *5 disturb absolutely vested rights, and only go to confirm r | 1 | 1 |
K-Mart Apparel Corp. v. Templesgreen2 sentences1993See former Code Ann. § 114-403; [cit.] However, in 1972, the employer's subrogation rights were abolished by the repeal of former Code Ann. § 114-403. [Cit.] Further, it has been held that any subrogation claim which an insurer under the Georgia Workers' Compensation Act may have against a third-party tortfeasor who has caused the death or disability of an employee arises solely by operation of statute. [Cit.]" K-Mart Apparel Corp. v. Temples, 260 Ga. 871, 873 (1) ( 401 SE2d 5 ) (1991); see also Sargent, supra at 93 . 1993See former Code Ann. § 114-403; [cit.] However, in 1972, the employer's subrogation rights were abolished by the repeal of former Code Ann. § 114-403. [Cit.] Further, it has been held that any subrogation claim which an insurer under the Georgia Workers' Compensation Act may have against a third-party tortfeasor who has caused the death or disability of an employee arises solely by operation of statute. [Cit.]" K-Mart Apparel Corp. v. Temples, 260 Ga. 871, 873 (1) ( 401 SE2d 5 ) (1991); see also Sargent, supra at 93 . | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Dowis v. Mud Slinger Concrete, Inc.
green
2 sentences2005This Court granted certiorari to the Court of Appeals in Dowis v. Mud Slinger Concrete, 269 Ga. App. 805 ( 605 SE2d 615 ) (2004), to consider whether the conflict of laws rule lex loci delicti should be retained in Georgia. 2005This Court granted certiorari to the Court of Appeals in Dowis v. Mud Slinger Concrete, 269 Ga. App. 805 ( 605 SE2d 615 ) (2004), to consider whether the conflict of laws rule lex loci delicti should be retained in Georgia. | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Grann v. City of Madison
green
2 sentences1993This statutory conflict of laws rule controls rather than the traditional conflict of laws rule of lex loci contractus applied in Georgia.” However, the trial court found that notwithstanding OCGA § 9-12-132, it must apply the traditional conflicts of laws rule applied in Georgia because at the time the judgment was rendered Georgia had not adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Law. 2 “Laws which act upon remedies alone, although retroactive, will be enforced, provided they do not impair the obligation of contracts or *5 disturb absolutely vested rights, and only go to confirm r 1993This statutory conflict of laws rule controls rather than the traditional conflict of laws rule of lex loci contractus applied in Georgia.” However, the trial court found that notwithstanding OCGA § 9-12-132, it must apply the traditional conflicts of laws rule applied in Georgia because at the time the judgment was rendered Georgia had not adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Law. 2 “Laws which act upon remedies alone, although retroactive, will be enforced, provided they do not impair the obligation of contracts or *5 disturb absolutely vested rights, and only go to confirm r | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Taylor v. Murray
green
2 sentences1975The applicable conflict of laws rule was reiterated by this court in Taylor v. Murray, 231 Ga. 852 ( 204 SE2d 747 ), where Georgia’s two-year statute of limitation was applied in a wrongful death action, although the foreign jurisdiction had a six-year statute. 1975The applicable conflict of laws rule was reiterated by this court in Taylor v. Murray, 231 Ga. 852 ( 204 SE2d 747 ), where Georgia’s two-year statute of limitation was applied in a wrongful death action, although the foreign jurisdiction had a six-year statute. | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.