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Farmer rule in Georgia

5 Georgia opinions name it 1 courts 1984–2009 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
Ceasar v. Shelton Land Co.green
gactapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009We conclude that “to the extent it is necessary to establish the boundaries of the cemetery and the extent of plaintiffs’ easement as between the parties, a declaratory judgment action would lie for such a purpose.” Ceasar v. The Shelton Land Co., 285 Ga. App. 421, 424 (4) ( 646 SE2d 689 ) (2007). 5.

2009We conclude that “to the extent it is necessary to establish the boundaries of the cemetery and the extent of plaintiffs’ easement as between the parties, a declaratory judgment action would lie for such a purpose.” Ceasar v. The Shelton Land Co., 285 Ga. App. 421, 424 (4) ( 646 SE2d 689 ) (2007). 5.

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Tyler v. Lincolngreen
ga · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Tyler *7 v. Lincoln, 272 Ga. 118, 121 (2) ( 527 SE2d 180 ) (2000) (“statute authorizes an attorney fee award even when nominal damages are recovered”).

2009See Tyler *7 v. Lincoln, 272 Ga. 118, 121 (2) ( 527 SE2d 180 ) (2000) (“statute authorizes an attorney fee award even when nominal damages are recovered”).

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Bishop v. Farhatgreen
gactapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See generally Bishop v. Farhat, 227 Ga.App. 201, 206 (6), 489 S.E.2d 323 (1997) (summary judgment in favor of distributor of medical gloves used by non-purchasing nurse held improper).

1998See generally Bishop v. Farhat, 227 Ga.App. 201, 206 (6), 489 S.E.2d 323 (1997) (summary judgment in favor of distributor of medical gloves used by non-purchasing nurse held improper).

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Moore v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995The court must give a supersedeas bond applicant “notice of the hearing and a chance to appear and be heard.” Moore v. State, 151 Ga. App. 413, 414 ( 260 SE2d 350 ).

1995The court must give a supersedeas bond applicant “notice of the hearing and a chance to appear and be heard.” Moore v. State, 151 Ga. App. 413, 414 ( 260 SE2d 350 ).

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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 (2)

CaseCitedYears
Fears v. State green
gactapp · 1983
2 sentences

1988The Farmer rule just stated was reaffirmed in Fears v. State, 169 Ga. App. 172 ( 312 SE2d 174 ).

1988The Farmer rule just stated was reaffirmed in Fears v. State, 169 Ga. App. 172 ( 312 SE2d 174 ).

11988–1988
Tanner-Brice Co. v. Barrs green
gactapp · 1937
2 sentences

1984The trial court denied Farmer’s motion for a directed verdict stating “that there was a question of fact for the jury to determine on [the] issue [of probable cause], not that a crime was committed but that the person charged was guilty of the crime for which he was prosecuted.” This was an incorrect statement of the law. “ ‘In actions for malicious prosecution, the question is, not whether the plaintiff [Dillard] was guilty, but whether the defendant [Farmer] had reasonable cause to so believe — whether the circumstances were such as to create in the mind of the defendant a reasonable belief

1984The trial court denied Farmer’s motion for a directed verdict stating “that there was a question of fact for the jury to determine on [the] issue [of probable cause], not that a crime was committed but that the person charged was guilty of the crime for which he was prosecuted.” This was an incorrect statement of the law. “ ‘In actions for malicious prosecution, the question is, not whether the plaintiff [Dillard] was guilty, but whether the defendant [Farmer] had reasonable cause to so believe — whether the circumstances were such as to create in the mind of the defendant a reasonable belief

11984–1984

Where else courts name it

CA 7 (1976–2021) GA 5 (1984–2009) KY 4 (2009–2021) WA 4 (2004–2024) TX 4 (2009–2015) ID 4 (1985–1991) MI 3 (2017–2018) NV 3 (2017–2021) HI 3 (1982–2000) UT 3 (2008–2025) KS 3 (1984–2026) TN 3 (2008–2012) MD 2 (2023–2023) DC 2 (1987–1990) CO 2 (1985–2016) PA 2 (2016–2021) IN 2 (2004–2019) AL 2 (2000–2010) NM 2 (1994–2008)

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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