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Induced error in Georgia

46 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2022 1 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 (29)

CaseFollowedCited
Edwards v. Stategreen
ga · 1975 · cited in 16 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1976–2012
2 sentences

2009Induced error is impermissible. [Cits.]" Edwards v. State, 235 Ga. 603, 604 (2) ( 221 SE2d 28 ) (1975).

2009Induced error is impermissible. [Cits.]" Edwards v. State, 235 Ga. 603, 604 (2) ( 221 SE2d 28 ) (1975).

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Drake v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1977 · cited in 4 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1987
2 sentences

1980"Induced error is impermissible.” Drake, supra; Reynolds v. State, 147 Ga. App. 488, 491 ( 249 SE2d 305 ) (1978).

1978Submitted September 6, 1978 Decided September 25, 1978 Rehearing denied October 12, 1978 "Induced error is impermissible. [Cits.]” Drake v. State, 142 Ga. App. 14, 16 (1) ( 234 SE2d 825 ) (1977).

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Jackson v. Stategreen
ga · 1975 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1975–1988
2 sentences

1988"A defendant will not be allowed to induce an asserted error, sit silently hoping for acquittal, and obtain a new trial when that tactic fails. [Cits.]" Jackson v. State, 234 Ga. 549, 553 ( 216 SE2d 834 ) (1975). "`Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal. [Cit.]" Garrett v. State, 153 Ga. App. 366, 370 (4) ( 265 SE2d 304 ) (1980).

1988"A defendant will not be allowed to induce an asserted error, sit silently hoping for acquittal, and obtain a new trial when that tactic fails. [Cits.]" Jackson v. State, 234 Ga. 549, 553 ( 216 SE2d 834 ) (1975). "`Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal. [Cit.]" Garrett v. State, 153 Ga. App. 366, 370 (4) ( 265 SE2d 304 ) (1980).

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Alvarado v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Alvarado v. State, 271 Ga. App. 714, 719 (3) ( 610 SE2d 675 ) (2005) (The defendant could not prevail on an ineffective assistance claim when he waived a trial by jury over his attorney’s advice that to do so would be unwise.).

2014Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Alvarado v. State, 271 Ga. App. 714, 719 (3) ( 610 SE2d 675 ) (2005) (The defendant could not prevail on an ineffective assistance claim when he waived a trial by jury over his attorney’s advice that to do so would be unwise.).

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Sanders v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1994 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Sanders v. State, 211 Ga. App. 859, 861 (1) ( 440 SE2d 745 ) (1994) (The defendant could not prevail on an ineffective assistance claim when he testified at trial against his counsel’s advice and, in the process, opened the door to his criminal record.

2014See Sanders v. State, 211 Ga. App. 859, 861 (1) ( 440 SE2d 745 ) (1994) (The defendant could not prevail on an ineffective assistance claim when he testified at trial against his counsel’s advice and, in the process, opened the door to his criminal record.

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In Re KDJgreen
gactapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002J., 246 Ga. App. 500, 502 (2) ( 540 SE2d 682 ) (2000) (“Induced error does not furnish a basis for reversal.”) (footnote omitted).

2002J., 246 Ga. App. 500, 502 (2) ( 540 SE2d 682 ) (2000) (“Induced error does not furnish a basis for reversal.”) (footnote omitted).

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Bess v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1990–1992
2 sentences

1990Dodd, supra; Parlato v. City of Atlanta, 151 Ga. App. 235, 237 ( 259 SE2d 217 ). “ ‘A defendant will not be allowed to induce an asserted error, sit silently hoping for a [favorable verdict], and obtain a new trial when that tactic fails. . . .’ ‘Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.’ ” Bess v. State, 187 Ga. App. 185, 189 (5) ( 369 SE2d 784 ).

1990Dodd, supra; Parlato v. City of Atlanta, 151 Ga. App. 235, 237 ( 259 SE2d 217 ). “ ‘A defendant will not be allowed to induce an asserted error, sit silently hoping for a [favorable verdict], and obtain a new trial when that tactic fails. . . .’ ‘Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.’ ” Bess v. State, 187 Ga. App. 185, 189 (5) ( 369 SE2d 784 ).

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Reynolds v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1978 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1980–1986
2 sentences

1980"Induced error is impermissible.” Drake, supra; Reynolds v. State, 147 Ga. App. 488, 491 ( 249 SE2d 305 ) (1978).

1980"Induced error is impermissible.” Drake, supra; Reynolds v. State, 147 Ga. App. 488, 491 ( 249 SE2d 305 ) (1978).

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Tamplin v. Stategreen
ga · 1975 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1975–1978
2 sentences

1978"Induced error is impermissible.” Tamplin v. State, 235 Ga. 20, 25 ( 218 SE2d 779 ).

1978"Induced error is impermissible.” Tamplin v. State, 235 Ga. 20, 25 ( 218 SE2d 779 ).

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Hill v. Stategreen
ga · 1976 · cited in 4 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1977–1980
2 sentences

1980We granted certiorari to review the holding in Division 1 of the Court of Appeals in Jackson v. State, 154 Ga. App. 139 ( 267 SE2d 767 ) (1980), dealing with their application of the induced error doctrine set forth in Hill v. State, 237 Ga. 523 ( 228 SE2d 898 ) (1976), to this case.

1980We granted certiorari to review the holding in Division 1 of the Court of Appeals in Jackson v. State, 154 Ga. App. 139 ( 267 SE2d 767 ) (1980), dealing with their application of the induced error doctrine set forth in Hill v. State, 237 Ga. 523 ( 228 SE2d 898 ) (1976), to this case.

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Harris v. Stategreen
ga · 2022 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022In any event, “[i]t is fundamental that harm as well as error must be shown for reversal.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Harris v. State, 313 Ga. 653, 662 (4) (a) ( 872 SE2d 732 ) (2022).

2022In any event, “[i]t is fundamental that harm as well as error must be shown for reversal.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Harris v. State, 313 Ga. 653, 662 (4) (a) ( 872 SE2d 732 ) (2022).

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Reid v. Stategreen
ga · 2010 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.” 16 “[T]o hold otherwise would encourage defense counsel to manipulate the justice system by intentionally failing to object [to closure] in order to ensure an automatic reversal on appeal.”17 15 State v. Abernathy, 289 Ga. 603, 611 (5) ( 715 SE2d 48 ) (2011) (punctuation omitted) (quoting Reid v. State, 286 Ga. 484, 487 (3) (c) ( 690 SE2d 177 ) (2010).

2014Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.” 16 “[T]o hold otherwise would encourage defense counsel to manipulate the justice system by intentionally failing to object [to closure] in order to ensure an automatic reversal on appeal.”17 15 State v. Abernathy, 289 Ga. 603, 611 (5) ( 715 SE2d 48 ) (2011) (punctuation omitted) (quoting Reid v. State, 286 Ga. 484, 487 (3) (c) ( 690 SE2d 177 ) (2010).

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State v. Abernathygreen
ga · 2011 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.” 16 “[T]o hold otherwise would encourage defense counsel to manipulate the justice system by intentionally failing to object [to closure] in order to ensure an automatic reversal on appeal.”17 15 State v. Abernathy, 289 Ga. 603, 611 (5) ( 715 SE2d 48 ) (2011) (punctuation omitted) (quoting Reid v. State, 286 Ga. 484, 487 (3) (c) ( 690 SE2d 177 ) (2010).

2014Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.” 16 “[T]o hold otherwise would encourage defense counsel to manipulate the justice system by intentionally failing to object [to closure] in order to ensure an automatic reversal on appeal.”17 15 State v. Abernathy, 289 Ga. 603, 611 (5) ( 715 SE2d 48 ) (2011) (punctuation omitted) (quoting Reid v. State, 286 Ga. 484, 487 (3) (c) ( 690 SE2d 177 ) (2010).

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Simmons v. Simmonsgreen
ga · 2011 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Simmons v. Simmons, 288 Ga. 670, 672 ( 706 SE2d 456 ) (2011) (holding that Husband was barred by the doctrine of induced error from complaining about the trial court’s use of his wages from a W-2 form in calculating child support, because the wage amount was “the same as that provided by Husband in his domestic relations financial affidavit”).

2012See Simmons v. Simmons, 288 Ga. 670, 672 ( 706 SE2d 456 ) (2011) (holding that Husband was barred by the doctrine of induced error from complaining about the trial court’s use of his wages from a W-2 form in calculating child support, because the wage amount was “the same as that provided by Husband in his domestic relations financial affidavit”).

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Westmoreland v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Edwards v. State, 235 Ga. 603, 604 ( 221 SE2d 28 ) [(1975)]. ‘A party cannot claim error . . . where he himself committed or invited the error. . . .’ [Cit.]” Westmoreland v. State, 192 Ga. App. 173, 176-177 (2) (b) ( 384 SE2d 249 ) (1989).

2012Edwards v. State, 235 Ga. 603, 604 ( 221 SE2d 28 ) [(1975)]. ‘A party cannot claim error . . . where he himself committed or invited the error. . . .’ [Cit.]” Westmoreland v. State, 192 Ga. App. 173, 176-177 (2) (b) ( 384 SE2d 249 ) (1989).

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Carr v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005By very definition, however, the concept of "induced error" is intended to apply in those instances in which the appellant attacks on appeal a ruling of the trial court that he was responsible for invoking. "`A party cannot reap the benefit of any error caused or aided by his own trial tactics, procedure or conduct.' [Cit.]" Carr v. State, 262 Ga.App. 676, 680 (2), 586 S.E.2d 337 (2003).

2005By very definition, however, the concept of "induced error" is intended to apply in those instances in which the appellant attacks on appeal a ruling of the trial court that he was responsible for invoking. "`A party cannot reap the benefit of any error caused or aided by his own trial tactics, procedure or conduct.' [Cit.]" Carr v. State, 262 Ga.App. 676, 680 (2), 586 S.E.2d 337 (2003).

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Brison v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Brison v. State, 248 Ga. App. 168, 169 (3) ( 545 SE2d 345 ) (2001). 2.

2004Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Brison v. State, 248 Ga. App. 168, 169 (3) ( 545 SE2d 345 ) (2001). 2.

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Mercier v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Mercier v. State, 203 Ga. App. 494, 495 (3) ( 417 SE2d 430 ) (1992). 1 4.

2001Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Mercier v. State, 203 Ga. App. 494, 495 (3) ( 417 SE2d 430 ) (1992). 1 4.

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Ingram v. Harpergreen
gactapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Moreover, [Price] waived any error by [his] failure to object, for one must assert his rights properly or face the possibility of their being forever lost.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Ingram v. Harper, 194 Ga. App. 209, 212 (3) ( 390 SE2d 416 ) (1990). 2.

1996Moreover, [Price] waived any error by [his] failure to object, for one must assert his rights properly or face the possibility of their being forever lost.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Ingram v. Harper, 194 Ga. App. 209, 212 (3) ( 390 SE2d 416 ) (1990). 2.

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Locke v. Vonaltgreen
gactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991Induced error is an inadequate and inappropriate basis for a claim of prejudice.” Locke v. Vonalt, 189 Ga. App. 783, 787 ( 377 SE2d 696 ); accord Hawkins v. State, 195 Ga. App. 739 (2) ( 395 SE2d 251 ).

1991Induced error is an inadequate and inappropriate basis for a claim of prejudice.” Locke v. Vonalt, 189 Ga. App. 783, 787 ( 377 SE2d 696 ); accord Hawkins v. State, 195 Ga. App. 739 (2) ( 395 SE2d 251 ).

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Hawkins v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991Induced error is an inadequate and inappropriate basis for a claim of prejudice.” Locke v. Vonalt, 189 Ga. App. 783, 787 ( 377 SE2d 696 ); accord Hawkins v. State, 195 Ga. App. 739 (2) ( 395 SE2d 251 ).

1991Induced error is an inadequate and inappropriate basis for a claim of prejudice.” Locke v. Vonalt, 189 Ga. App. 783, 787 ( 377 SE2d 696 ); accord Hawkins v. State, 195 Ga. App. 739 (2) ( 395 SE2d 251 ).

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Bennett v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990Moreover, appellants waived any error by their failure to object, for “ ‘one must assert his rights properly or face the possibility of their being forever lost.’ ” Bennett v. State, 187 Ga. App. 234, 235 ( 369 SE2d 552 ), citing Bostick v. Ricketts, 236 Ga. 304 (1) ( 223 SE2d 686 ).

1990Moreover, appellants waived any error by their failure to object, for “ ‘one must assert his rights properly or face the possibility of their being forever lost.’ ” Bennett v. State, 187 Ga. App. 234, 235 ( 369 SE2d 552 ), citing Bostick v. Ricketts, 236 Ga. 304 (1) ( 223 SE2d 686 ).

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Parlato v. City of Atlantagreen
gactapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990Dodd, supra; Parlato v. City of Atlanta, 151 Ga. App. 235, 237 ( 259 SE2d 217 ). “ ‘A defendant will not be allowed to induce an asserted error, sit silently hoping for a [favorable verdict], and obtain a new trial when that tactic fails. . . .’ ‘Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.’ ” Bess v. State, 187 Ga. App. 185, 189 (5) ( 369 SE2d 784 ).

1990Dodd, supra; Parlato v. City of Atlanta, 151 Ga. App. 235, 237 ( 259 SE2d 217 ). “ ‘A defendant will not be allowed to induce an asserted error, sit silently hoping for a [favorable verdict], and obtain a new trial when that tactic fails. . . .’ ‘Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal.’ ” Bess v. State, 187 Ga. App. 185, 189 (5) ( 369 SE2d 784 ).

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Sullens v. Stategreen
ga · 1977 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Sullens v. State, 239 Ga. 766, 767 ( 238 SE2d 864 ). 6.

1989Sullens v. State, 239 Ga. 766, 767 ( 238 SE2d 864 ). 6.

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Farmer v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988However, the record reveals that the charge given was requested by the defendant; consequently, he cannot now assert the charge was erroneous. “ ‘Induced error is impermissible.’ ” Farmer v. State, 180 Ga. App. 720, 722 ( 350 SE2d 583 ) (1986); see also Edwards v. State, 235 Ga. 603 (2) ( 221 SE2d 28 ) (1975).

1988However, the record reveals that the charge given was requested by the defendant; consequently, he cannot now assert the charge was erroneous. “ ‘Induced error is impermissible.’ ” Farmer v. State, 180 Ga. App. 720, 722 ( 350 SE2d 583 ) (1986); see also Edwards v. State, 235 Ga. 603 (2) ( 221 SE2d 28 ) (1975).

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Garrett v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988"A defendant will not be allowed to induce an asserted error, sit silently hoping for acquittal, and obtain a new trial when that tactic fails. [Cits.]" Jackson v. State, 234 Ga. 549, 553 ( 216 SE2d 834 ) (1975). "`Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal. [Cit.]" Garrett v. State, 153 Ga. App. 366, 370 (4) ( 265 SE2d 304 ) (1980).

1988"A defendant will not be allowed to induce an asserted error, sit silently hoping for acquittal, and obtain a new trial when that tactic fails. [Cits.]" Jackson v. State, 234 Ga. 549, 553 ( 216 SE2d 834 ) (1975). "`Induced error is impermissible and furnishes no ground for reversal. [Cit.]" Garrett v. State, 153 Ga. App. 366, 370 (4) ( 265 SE2d 304 ) (1980).

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Chance v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988“Induced error is impermissible.” Chance v. State, 172 Ga. App. 299, 302 (3) ( 322 SE2d 741 ) (1984).

1988“Induced error is impermissible.” Chance v. State, 172 Ga. App. 299, 302 (3) ( 322 SE2d 741 ) (1984).

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Burrell v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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Jackson v. Stategreen
ga · 1980 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Chambley v. State green
gactapp · 1986
1 sentence

1999While we agree that Officer Rosine’s opinion testimony invaded the jury’s province as to an ultimate issue of fact in violation of the rule enunciated in Maxwell v. State, 262 Ga. at 76 (5), supra, we find no reversible error because the trial transcript reveals that defense counsel induced this error by asking Officer Rosine on cross-examination whether there is “any other link to [defendant] that you could place him in the vehicle other than a statement. . . ?” “Induced error cannot be complained of on appeal. [Cit.]” Chambley v. State, 111 Ga. App. 630 (1) ( 340 SE2d 635 ). 4.

11999–1999
Metropolitan Life Insurance v. Plumstead green
gactapp · 1965
1 sentence

1999While we agree that Officer Rosine’s opinion testimony invaded the jury’s province as to an ultimate issue of fact in violation of the rule enunciated in Maxwell v. State, 262 Ga. at 76 (5), supra, we find no reversible error because the trial transcript reveals that defense counsel induced this error by asking Officer Rosine on cross-examination whether there is “any other link to [defendant] that you could place him in the vehicle other than a statement. . . ?” “Induced error cannot be complained of on appeal. [Cit.]” Chambley v. State, 111 Ga. App. 630 (1) ( 340 SE2d 635 ). 4.

11999–1999
Bostick v. Ricketts green
ga · 1976
2 sentences

1990Moreover, appellants waived any error by their failure to object, for “ ‘one must assert his rights properly or face the possibility of their being forever lost.’ ” Bennett v. State, 187 Ga. App. 234, 235 ( 369 SE2d 552 ), citing Bostick v. Ricketts, 236 Ga. 304 (1) ( 223 SE2d 686 ).

1990Moreover, appellants waived any error by their failure to object, for “ ‘one must assert his rights properly or face the possibility of their being forever lost.’ ” Bennett v. State, 187 Ga. App. 234, 235 ( 369 SE2d 552 ), citing Bostick v. Ricketts, 236 Ga. 304 (1) ( 223 SE2d 686 ).

11990–1990
Jackson v. State neutral
gactapp · 1980
11980–1980
Patterson v. State green
ga · 1975
11975–1975

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 16-4-1 (3) GA § 16-6-2 (3)

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

GA 46 (1975–2022) CT 11 (1991–2025)

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.

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