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conflict of laws rule in Georgia

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.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Convergys Corp. v. Keenergreen
ga · 2003 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2017
2 sentences

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.”).

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.”).

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Dowis v. Mud Slingers, Inc.green
ga · 2005 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

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.”).

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.”).

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Canton Textile Mills, Inc. v. Lathemgreen
ga · 1984 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

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

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

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K-Mart Apparel Corp. v. Templesgreen
ga · 1991 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Dowis v. Mud Slinger Concrete, Inc. green
gactapp · 2004
2 sentences

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.

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.

12005–2005
Grann v. City of Madison green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

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

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

11993–1993
Taylor v. Murray green
ga · 1974
2 sentences

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.

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.

11975–1975

Where else courts name it

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