liability in tort doctrine in Georgia

5 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1977–2026 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 (11)

Case	Followed	Cited
Boyce v. Gregory Poole Equipment Co.green gactapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2026 2 sentences 2026Co., 269 Ga. App. 891, 894 (1)(b) ( 605 SE2d 384 ) (2004). 2026Co., 269 Ga. App. 891, 894 (1)(b) ( 605 SE2d 384 ) (2004).	2	2
Buford v. Toys R' US, Inc.green gactapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1998–2007 2 sentences 2007Co., 269 Ga. App. 891, 894 (1) (a), (b) ( 605 SE2d 384 ) (2004); Buford v. Toys R’ Us, 217 Ga. App. 565, 566 (1) ( 458 SE2d 373 ) (1995); Giordano v. Ford Motor Co., 165 Ga. App. 644, 645-646 (2) ( 299 SE2d 897 ) (1983). 2007Co., 269 Ga. App. 891, 894 (1) (a), (b) ( 605 SE2d 384 ) (2004); Buford v. Toys R’ Us, 217 Ga. App. 565, 566 (1) ( 458 SE2d 373 ) (1995); Giordano v. Ford Motor Co., 165 Ga. App. 644, 645-646 (2) ( 299 SE2d 897 ) (1983).	2	2
Ellis v. Rich's, Inc.green ga · 1975 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 2 sentences 2007OCGA § 51-1-11.1 (b) (“For purposes of a product liability action based in whole or in part on the doctrine of strict liability in tort, a product seller is not a manufacturer as provided in Code Section 51-1-11 and is not liable as such.” 6 ); Farmex, Inc. v. Wainwright, 269 Ga. 548, 549-550 ( 501 SE2d 802 ) (1998); Ellis v. Rich’s, Inc., 233 Ga. 573, 577 ( 212 SE2d 373 ) (1975); Buchan v. Lawrence Metal Products, 270 Ga. App. 517, 519-521 (2) ( 607 SE2d 153 ) (2004); Boyce v. Gregory Poole Equip. 2007OCGA § 51-1-11.1 (b) (“For purposes of a product liability action based in whole or in part on the doctrine of strict liability in tort, a product seller is not a manufacturer as provided in Code Section 51-1-11 and is not liable as such.” 6 ); Farmex, Inc. v. Wainwright, 269 Ga. 548, 549-550 ( 501 SE2d 802 ) (1998); Ellis v. Rich’s, Inc., 233 Ga. 573, 577 ( 212 SE2d 373 ) (1975); Buchan v. Lawrence Metal Products, 270 Ga. App. 517, 519-521 (2) ( 607 SE2d 153 ) (2004); Boyce v. Gregory Poole Equip.	1	1
Buchan v. Lawrence Metal Products, Inc.green gactapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 2 sentences 2007OCGA § 51-1-11.1 (b) (“For purposes of a product liability action based in whole or in part on the doctrine of strict liability in tort, a product seller is not a manufacturer as provided in Code Section 51-1-11 and is not liable as such.” 6 ); Farmex, Inc. v. Wainwright, 269 Ga. 548, 549-550 ( 501 SE2d 802 ) (1998); Ellis v. Rich’s, Inc., 233 Ga. 573, 577 ( 212 SE2d 373 ) (1975); Buchan v. Lawrence Metal Products, 270 Ga. App. 517, 519-521 (2) ( 607 SE2d 153 ) (2004); Boyce v. Gregory Poole Equip. 2007OCGA § 51-1-11.1 (b) (“For purposes of a product liability action based in whole or in part on the doctrine of strict liability in tort, a product seller is not a manufacturer as provided in Code Section 51-1-11 and is not liable as such.” 6 ); Farmex, Inc. v. Wainwright, 269 Ga. 548, 549-550 ( 501 SE2d 802 ) (1998); Ellis v. Rich’s, Inc., 233 Ga. 573, 577 ( 212 SE2d 373 ) (1975); Buchan v. Lawrence Metal Products, 270 Ga. App. 517, 519-521 (2) ( 607 SE2d 153 ) (2004); Boyce v. Gregory Poole Equip.	1	1
Farmex Inc. v. Wainwrightgreen ga · 1998 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 2 sentences 2007OCGA § 51-1-11.1 (b) (“For purposes of a product liability action based in whole or in part on the doctrine of strict liability in tort, a product seller is not a manufacturer as provided in Code Section 51-1-11 and is not liable as such.” 6 ); Farmex, Inc. v. Wainwright, 269 Ga. 548, 549-550 ( 501 SE2d 802 ) (1998); Ellis v. Rich’s, Inc., 233 Ga. 573, 577 ( 212 SE2d 373 ) (1975); Buchan v. Lawrence Metal Products, 270 Ga. App. 517, 519-521 (2) ( 607 SE2d 153 ) (2004); Boyce v. Gregory Poole Equip. 2007OCGA § 51-1-11.1 (b) (“For purposes of a product liability action based in whole or in part on the doctrine of strict liability in tort, a product seller is not a manufacturer as provided in Code Section 51-1-11 and is not liable as such.” 6 ); Farmex, Inc. v. Wainwright, 269 Ga. 548, 549-550 ( 501 SE2d 802 ) (1998); Ellis v. Rich’s, Inc., 233 Ga. 573, 577 ( 212 SE2d 373 ) (1975); Buchan v. Lawrence Metal Products, 270 Ga. App. 517, 519-521 (2) ( 607 SE2d 153 ) (2004); Boyce v. Gregory Poole Equip.	1	1
Giordano v. Ford Motor Companygreen gactapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 1 sentence 2007Co., 269 Ga. App. 891, 894 (1) (a), (b) ( 605 SE2d 384 ) (2004); Buford v. Toys R’ Us, 217 Ga. App. 565, 566 (1) ( 458 SE2d 373 ) (1995); Giordano v. Ford Motor Co., 165 Ga. App. 644, 645-646 (2) ( 299 SE2d 897 ) (1983).	1	1
Ream Tool Co. v. Newtongreen gactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998Alltrade, [Inc. v. McDonald, 213 Ga. App. 758, 759 ( 445 SE2d 856 )]; Ream Tool Co. v. Newton, 209 Ga. App. 226, 227 (3a) ( 433 SE2d 67 ) (1993).” Buford v. Toys R’ Us, 217 Ga. App. 565, 566 (1) ( 458 SE2d 373 ). 1998Alltrade, [Inc. v. McDonald, 213 Ga. App. 758, 759 ( 445 SE2d 856 )]; Ream Tool Co. v. Newton, 209 Ga. App. 226, 227 (3a) ( 433 SE2d 67 ) (1993).” Buford v. Toys R’ Us, 217 Ga. App. 565, 566 (1) ( 458 SE2d 373 ).	1	1
Alltrade, Inc. v. McDonaldgreen gactapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998Alltrade, [Inc. v. McDonald, 213 Ga. App. 758, 759 ( 445 SE2d 856 )]; Ream Tool Co. v. Newton, 209 Ga. App. 226, 227 (3a) ( 433 SE2d 67 ) (1993).” Buford v. Toys R’ Us, 217 Ga. App. 565, 566 (1) ( 458 SE2d 373 ). 1998Alltrade, [Inc. v. McDonald, 213 Ga. App. 758, 759 ( 445 SE2d 856 )]; Ream Tool Co. v. Newton, 209 Ga. App. 226, 227 (3a) ( 433 SE2d 67 ) (1993).” Buford v. Toys R’ Us, 217 Ga. App. 565, 566 (1) ( 458 SE2d 373 ).	1	1
Pierce v. Liberty Furniture Co.green gactapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994 2 sentences 1994He relies on Georgia cases which adopt a rule from the Second Restatement of the Law of Torts, § 400. [1] That rule states that "`[o]ne who puts out as his own product a chattel manufactured by another is subject to the same liability as though he were its manufacturer.'" Pierce v. Liberty Furniture Co., 141 Ga. App. 175, 179 ( 233 SE2d 33 ) (1977). 1994He relies on Georgia cases which adopt a rule from the Second Restatement of the Law of Torts, § 400. [1] That rule states that "`[o]ne who puts out as his own product a chattel manufactured by another is subject to the same liability as though he were its manufacturer.'" Pierce v. Liberty Furniture Co., 141 Ga. App. 175, 179 ( 233 SE2d 33 ) (1977).	1	1
Tyler v. PepsiCo, Inc.green gactapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994 2 sentences 1994As this Court noted in Tyler v. Pepsico, 198 Ga. App. 223, 225 (1) ( 400 SE2d 673 ) (1990), quoting Daniel v. American Optical Corp., 251 Ga. 166, 167 (1) ( 304 SE2d 383 ) (1983), OCGA § 51-1-11 (b) "is in derogation of the common law and `"must be strictly construed or limited strictly to the meaning of the language employed and not extended beyond plain and explicit terms." (Cits.)' [Cit.]" An entity which merely affixes its label to a product and sells it under its name is a product seller rather than a manufacturer under OCGA § 51-1-11 and is not liable in a product liability action based 1994As this Court noted in Tyler v. Pepsico, 198 Ga. App. 223, 225 (1) ( 400 SE2d 673 ) (1990), quoting Daniel v. American Optical Corp., 251 Ga. 166, 167 (1) ( 304 SE2d 383 ) (1983), OCGA § 51-1-11 (b) "is in derogation of the common law and `"must be strictly construed or limited strictly to the meaning of the language employed and not extended beyond plain and explicit terms." (Cits.)' [Cit.]" An entity which merely affixes its label to a product and sells it under its name is a product seller rather than a manufacturer under OCGA § 51-1-11 and is not liable in a product liability action based	1	1
Daniel v. American Optical Corp.green ga · 1983 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994 2 sentences 1994As this Court noted in Tyler v. Pepsico, 198 Ga. App. 223, 225 (1) ( 400 SE2d 673 ) (1990), quoting Daniel v. American Optical Corp., 251 Ga. 166, 167 (1) ( 304 SE2d 383 ) (1983), OCGA § 51-1-11 (b) "is in derogation of the common law and `"must be strictly construed or limited strictly to the meaning of the language employed and not extended beyond plain and explicit terms." (Cits.)' [Cit.]" An entity which merely affixes its label to a product and sells it under its name is a product seller rather than a manufacturer under OCGA § 51-1-11 and is not liable in a product liability action based 1994As this Court noted in Tyler v. Pepsico, 198 Ga. App. 223, 225 (1) ( 400 SE2d 673 ) (1990), quoting Daniel v. American Optical Corp., 251 Ga. 166, 167 (1) ( 304 SE2d 383 ) (1983), OCGA § 51-1-11 (b) "is in derogation of the common law and `"must be strictly construed or limited strictly to the meaning of the language employed and not extended beyond plain and explicit terms." (Cits.)' [Cit.]" An entity which merely affixes its label to a product and sells it under its name is a product seller rather than a manufacturer under OCGA § 51-1-11 and is not liable in a product liability action based	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 (1)

Case	Cited	Years
Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc. green cal · 1963 2 sentences 1977Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc., 59 Cal. 2d 57 , 27 Cal. Rptr. 697 ( 377 P2d 897 , 13 ALR3d 1049) (1963). 1977Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc., 59 Cal. 2d 57 , 27 Cal. Rptr. 697 ( 377 P2d 897 , 13 ALR3d 1049) (1963).	1	1977–1977

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 51-1-11 (4) GA § 51-1-11.1 (4)

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

CA 27 (1966–2011) IL 21 (1966–2025) NJ 15 (1974–1997) MO 12 (1977–2006) FL 11 (1974–1991) TN 8 (1973–2011) TX 7 (1975–2004) ND 7 (1974–1992) PA 7 (1969–2020) CT 7 (1976–2014) AZ 6 (1967–1991) NM 6 (1973–2015) CO 5 (1977–1993) GA 5 (1977–2026) NC 5 (1953–1980) DE 4 (1976–1992) MS 4 (1968–1988) MD 4 (1989–2026) KS 4 (1982–2011) OK 4 (1974–1991) SC 3 (1995–2001) MT 3 (1981–1999) OH 3 (1974–2007) RI 2 (1975–2000) IA 2 (1970–1982) NY 2 (1980–1982) OR 2 (1975–1996) VT 2 (1998–2026) AK 2 (1970–1977) UT 2 (1973–1979) HI 2 (1991–1992) ID 2 (1972–1991) IN 2 (1999–2015) NH 2 (1970–1995)

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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