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5 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 16 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from In Re Is.

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1 In Re Is Anchor
ga · 2005
green “the general rule is that appellate courts do not consider moot questions.” 4
2 In Re Is
ga · 2005
green “consistent with its requirement that appellate courts address only those rulings that 'may affect the proceedings below,' ocga 5-6-34 (d) expressly provides that 'nothing in this subsection shall require the appellate court to pass upon questions which are rendered moot.” 3
3 In Re Is
ga · 2005
green “deprivation order is undoubtedly of great concern to the father, the case does not contain an issue of significant public concern.” 3
4 In the Interest of T. H.
gactapp · 2012
green “it is axiomatic that each individual deprivation order must be supported by clear and convincing evidence that the child at issue is currently deprived, i.e., at the time of the hearing.” 3
5 In the Interest of T. H.
gactapp · 2012
green “the exceptions to the 'mootness rule' are when a ruling addresses an issue of significant public concern; involves an alleged error that is capable of repetition in future proceedings, yet evades appellate review; or creates collateral consequences that will continue to plague t…” 3

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