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Rivers motion in Georgia

5 Georgia opinions name it 1 courts 2004–2019 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
McKissick v. AYDELOTTgreen
gactapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Rivers sought to exclude the evidence as prejudicial and irrelevant to the issues being tried, and K- Mart opposed the motion, arguing that the evidence was relevant on the issue of damages, specifically Rivers’ claim that he suffered emotional distress and anxiety as a result of his arrest and prosecution, and for purposes of impeachment.1 The trial court agreed with K-Mart and denied the motion, finding that it was relevant for the jury to consider the evidence of Rivers’ “exposure to the criminal justice system and its affect on him,” in evaluating Rivers’ claims for damages based on his em

2013Rivers sought to exclude the evidence as prejudicial and irrelevant to the issues being tried, and K- Mart opposed the motion, arguing that the evidence was relevant on the issue of damages, specifically Rivers’ claim that he suffered emotional distress and anxiety as a result of his arrest and prosecution, and for purposes of impeachment.1 The trial court agreed with K-Mart and denied the motion, finding that it was relevant for the jury to consider the evidence of Rivers’ “exposure to the criminal justice system and its affect on him,” in evaluating Rivers’ claims for damages based on his em

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Oxmoor Portfolio, LLC v. Flooring & Tile Superstore of Conyers, Inc.green
gactapp · 2013 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019While every court generally has the "inherent power ... to control the disposition of the causes on its docket with economy of time and effort for itself, for counsel, and for litigants," Bloomfield v. Liggett & Myers, Inc. , 230 Ga. 484 , 485, 198 S.E.2d 144 (1973), "[a] court cannot by construction add to, take from, or vary the meaning of unambiguous words in a statute." *88 Oxmoor Portfolio, LLC v. Flooring & Tile Superstore of Conyers, Inc. , 320 Ga. App. 640 , 642 (1), 740 S.E.2d 363 (2013) (citation and punctuation omitted).

2019While every court generally has the "inherent power ... to control the disposition of the causes on its docket with economy of time and effort for itself, for counsel, and for litigants," Bloomfield v. Liggett & Myers, Inc. , 230 Ga. 484 , 485, 198 S.E.2d 144 (1973), "[a] court cannot by construction add to, take from, or vary the meaning of unambiguous words in a statute." *88 Oxmoor Portfolio, LLC v. Flooring & Tile Superstore of Conyers, Inc. , 320 Ga. App. 640 , 642 (1), 740 S.E.2d 363 (2013) (citation and punctuation omitted).

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Bloomfield v. Liggett & Myers, Inc.green
ga · 1973 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019While every court generally has the "inherent power ... to control the disposition of the causes on its docket with economy of time and effort for itself, for counsel, and for litigants," Bloomfield v. Liggett & Myers, Inc. , 230 Ga. 484 , 485, 198 S.E.2d 144 (1973), "[a] court cannot by construction add to, take from, or vary the meaning of unambiguous words in a statute." *88 Oxmoor Portfolio, LLC v. Flooring & Tile Superstore of Conyers, Inc. , 320 Ga. App. 640 , 642 (1), 740 S.E.2d 363 (2013) (citation and punctuation omitted).

2019While every court generally has the "inherent power ... to control the disposition of the causes on its docket with economy of time and effort for itself, for counsel, and for litigants," Bloomfield v. Liggett & Myers, Inc. , 230 Ga. 484 , 485, 198 S.E.2d 144 (1973), "[a] court cannot by construction add to, take from, or vary the meaning of unambiguous words in a statute." *88 Oxmoor Portfolio, LLC v. Flooring & Tile Superstore of Conyers, Inc. , 320 Ga. App. 640 , 642 (1), 740 S.E.2d 363 (2013) (citation and punctuation omitted).

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Payne v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Payne v. State, 217 Ga. App. 386, 387 ( 460 SE2d 297 ) (1995); O’Neal v. State, 168 Ga. App. 869, 870 (1) ( 310 SE2d 751 ) (1983). 6 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Bankhead v. State, 253 Ga. App. 214, 215 (1) ( 558 SE2d 407 ) (2001). 7 See OCGA § 16-1-8 (d) (2).

2004See Payne v. State, 217 Ga. App. 386, 387 ( 460 SE2d 297 ) (1995); O’Neal v. State, 168 Ga. App. 869, 870 (1) ( 310 SE2d 751 ) (1983). 6 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Bankhead v. State, 253 Ga. App. 214, 215 (1) ( 558 SE2d 407 ) (2001). 7 See OCGA § 16-1-8 (d) (2).

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O'NEAL v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Payne v. State, 217 Ga. App. 386, 387 ( 460 SE2d 297 ) (1995); O’Neal v. State, 168 Ga. App. 869, 870 (1) ( 310 SE2d 751 ) (1983). 6 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Bankhead v. State, 253 Ga. App. 214, 215 (1) ( 558 SE2d 407 ) (2001). 7 See OCGA § 16-1-8 (d) (2).

2004See Payne v. State, 217 Ga. App. 386, 387 ( 460 SE2d 297 ) (1995); O’Neal v. State, 168 Ga. App. 869, 870 (1) ( 310 SE2d 751 ) (1983). 6 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Bankhead v. State, 253 Ga. App. 214, 215 (1) ( 558 SE2d 407 ) (2001). 7 See OCGA § 16-1-8 (d) (2).

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

2004See Payne v. State, 217 Ga. App. 386, 387 ( 460 SE2d 297 ) (1995); O’Neal v. State, 168 Ga. App. 869, 870 (1) ( 310 SE2d 751 ) (1983). 6 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Bankhead v. State, 253 Ga. App. 214, 215 (1) ( 558 SE2d 407 ) (2001). 7 See OCGA § 16-1-8 (d) (2).

2004See Payne v. State, 217 Ga. App. 386, 387 ( 460 SE2d 297 ) (1995); O’Neal v. State, 168 Ga. App. 869, 870 (1) ( 310 SE2d 751 ) (1983). 6 (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Bankhead v. State, 253 Ga. App. 214, 215 (1) ( 558 SE2d 407 ) (2001). 7 See OCGA § 16-1-8 (d) (2).

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
Christopher v. State green
gactapp · 2003
2 sentences

2004Blackburn, P. J., and Barnes, J., concur. 1 Paul v. State, 231 Ga. App. 528 ( 499 SE2d 914 ) (1998). 2 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 3 (Footnote omitted.) Christopher v. State, 262 Ga. App. 257 ( 585 SE2d 107 ) (2003). 4 (Citation, and punctuation omitted.) Nolton v. State, 196 Ga. App. 690 -691 (1) ( 396 SE2d 605 ) (1990). 5 Though the record does not contain the reason for the grant of the new trial in Case No. 00SC13309, we presume that the trial court followed the law when it granted Rivers’ motion.

2004Blackburn, P. J., and Barnes, J., concur. 1 Paul v. State, 231 Ga. App. 528 ( 499 SE2d 914 ) (1998). 2 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 3 (Footnote omitted.) Christopher v. State, 262 Ga. App. 257 ( 585 SE2d 107 ) (2003). 4 (Citation, and punctuation omitted.) Nolton v. State, 196 Ga. App. 690 -691 (1) ( 396 SE2d 605 ) (1990). 5 Though the record does not contain the reason for the grant of the new trial in Case No. 00SC13309, we presume that the trial court followed the law when it granted Rivers’ motion.

12004–2004
Paul v. State green
gactapp · 1998
2 sentences

2004Blackburn, P. J., and Barnes, J., concur. 1 Paul v. State, 231 Ga. App. 528 ( 499 SE2d 914 ) (1998). 2 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 3 (Footnote omitted.) Christopher v. State, 262 Ga. App. 257 ( 585 SE2d 107 ) (2003). 4 (Citation, and punctuation omitted.) Nolton v. State, 196 Ga. App. 690 -691 (1) ( 396 SE2d 605 ) (1990). 5 Though the record does not contain the reason for the grant of the new trial in Case No. 00SC13309, we presume that the trial court followed the law when it granted Rivers’ motion.

2004Blackburn, P. J., and Barnes, J., concur. 1 Paul v. State, 231 Ga. App. 528 ( 499 SE2d 914 ) (1998). 2 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 3 (Footnote omitted.) Christopher v. State, 262 Ga. App. 257 ( 585 SE2d 107 ) (2003). 4 (Citation, and punctuation omitted.) Nolton v. State, 196 Ga. App. 690 -691 (1) ( 396 SE2d 605 ) (1990). 5 Though the record does not contain the reason for the grant of the new trial in Case No. 00SC13309, we presume that the trial court followed the law when it granted Rivers’ motion.

12004–2004
Nolton v. State green
gactapp · 1990
2 sentences

2004Blackburn, P. J., and Barnes, J., concur. 1 Paul v. State, 231 Ga. App. 528 ( 499 SE2d 914 ) (1998). 2 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 3 (Footnote omitted.) Christopher v. State, 262 Ga. App. 257 ( 585 SE2d 107 ) (2003). 4 (Citation, and punctuation omitted.) Nolton v. State, 196 Ga. App. 690 -691 (1) ( 396 SE2d 605 ) (1990). 5 Though the record does not contain the reason for the grant of the new trial in Case No. 00SC13309, we presume that the trial court followed the law when it granted Rivers’ motion.

2004Blackburn, P. J., and Barnes, J., concur. 1 Paul v. State, 231 Ga. App. 528 ( 499 SE2d 914 ) (1998). 2 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 3 (Footnote omitted.) Christopher v. State, 262 Ga. App. 257 ( 585 SE2d 107 ) (2003). 4 (Citation, and punctuation omitted.) Nolton v. State, 196 Ga. App. 690 -691 (1) ( 396 SE2d 605 ) (1990). 5 Though the record does not contain the reason for the grant of the new trial in Case No. 00SC13309, we presume that the trial court followed the law when it granted Rivers’ motion.

12004–2004
Jackson v. Virginia red
scotus · 1979
1 sentence

2004Blackburn, P. J., and Barnes, J., concur. 1 Paul v. State, 231 Ga. App. 528 ( 499 SE2d 914 ) (1998). 2 443 U. S. 307 (99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560) (1979). 3 (Footnote omitted.) Christopher v. State, 262 Ga. App. 257 ( 585 SE2d 107 ) (2003). 4 (Citation, and punctuation omitted.) Nolton v. State, 196 Ga. App. 690 -691 (1) ( 396 SE2d 605 ) (1990). 5 Though the record does not contain the reason for the grant of the new trial in Case No. 00SC13309, we presume that the trial court followed the law when it granted Rivers’ motion.

12004–2004

Where else courts name it

NY 11 (1982–2016) GA 5 (2004–2019) TX 3 (2013–2017) WA 3 (2005–2024) FL 2 (2000–2003) OH 2 (2004–2013) CT 2 (2006–2012) AL 2 (1992–1994) PA 2 (2016–2025)

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