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5c27dac3aa347fcd | opinion | ga | Stewart v. Foodmax of Georgia, Inc. |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
After she slipped and fell in a local grocery store, Dorothea Stewart sued the proprietor, Foodmax of Georgia, Inc. (“Foodmax”). In her sole enumeration of error, she appeals the trial court’s order granting summary judgment to Foodmax.
To prevail on summary judgment, defendants who will n... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648012 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-09-15T00:00:00 | {
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da1af722340a8648 | opinion | ga | Bowers v. Winter |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
John Bowers filed a personal injury action against Calvin Winter, alleging Winter negligently drove a car into a vehicle that was occupied by Bowers. Bowers served Winter with process according to Georgia’s Nonresident Motorist Act, OCGA § 40-12-2, by serving the Georgia Secretary of Sta... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648013 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-09-16T00:00:00 | {
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99df20bb013a3918 | opinion | ga | Southern Trust Insurance v. Cravey |
Andrews, Chief Judge.
Larry Eugene Cravey and Cravey & Sons, Inc., the insureds under an automobile liability policy issued by Southern Trust Insurance Company in 1984, sued Southern Trust claiming they are entitled to purchase additional optional personal injury protection coverage which was marked as rejecte... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648014 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-09-02T00:00:00 | {
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228968b56a259599 | opinion | ga | Daves v. Davidson |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
Joseph Gibson Daves filed a personal injury action against Terri Ann Davidson, alleging Davidson negligently drove her car into the rear of Daves’ pickup truck. The evidence adduced at a jury trial reveals that Davidson’s car collided into the rear of Daves’ truck on a rainy afternoon in... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648015 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-09-17T00:00:00 | {
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6efaaca68224775b | opinion | ga | Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. v. Patton |
Birdsong, Presiding Judge.
This litigation arises from the termination of the hospital privileges of Robert M. Patton, M.D., at Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. In his lawsuit, Dr. Patton sought injunctive relief and monetary damages from the Hospital, and alleged 22 violations by the Hospital of its medical staff by-... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648016 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-09-17T00:00:00 | {
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56fdce2eb352386f | opinion | ga | Mangum v. State |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Anthony Scott Mangum was convicted of armed robbery, motor vehicle theft, sexual battery, driving without a license, driving under *546 the influence, reckless driving, and obstruction of an officer. He enumerates four errors on appeal.
This case arose after Mangum entered Quilted Hearts,... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648017 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-09-17T00:00:00 | {
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a87e1d5523577780 | opinion | ga | Bell v. Aprea |
Beasley, Judge.
We granted Bell’s application for discretionary appeal to determine whether the evidence supports her conviction of criminal contempt.
Bell is Aprea’s former wife. They were divorced in June 1994. She was awarded custody of their two sons, and he was granted supervised visitation at the DFACS off... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648018 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-08-22T00:00:00 | {
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e8e057ecbcd520fd | opinion | ga | City of Social Circle v. Sims |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
In this interlocutory appeal, the City of Social Circle (“the City”) appeals the denial of its motion for summary judgment. The City enumerates three errors.
To prevail on summary judgment, defendants who will not bear the burden of proof at trial may point out by reference to the record t... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648019 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-08-07T00:00:00 | {
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992e35620deb37f2 | opinion | ga | National Health Network, Inc. v. Fulton County |
Smith, Judge.
Pursuant to OCGA § 48-5-380, National Health Network, Inc. filed an action for a refund of ad valorem taxes it paid for tax year 1991 on real property it owned in Fulton County. The trial court granted the county’s motion for summary judgment, and National Health Network appeals. We agree with the tr... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648020 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-09-23T00:00:00 | {
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545d525a01f122d3 | opinion | ga | Vincent v. State |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
Defendant Vincent appeals his conviction of the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol (to the extent that it was less safe for the accused to drive). Held:
1. The first enumeration of error maintains that the trial court erred in admitting certain breath test results beca... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648028 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-10-02T00:00:00 | {
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63852264a26db3c8 | opinion | ga | Edmond v. State |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Darrell Edmond was convicted of violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act and possession of a drug related object. He enumerates two errors on appeal, challenging the trial court’s failure to charge on actual and constructive possession and the effectiveness of counsel.
This case ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648029 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-10-02T00:00:00 | {
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c35a235cef7e7d1e | opinion | ga | Wright v. State |
Eldridge, Judge.
This case comes before us as an appeal of the denial of a plea in bar of double jeopardy. Defendant Jill Anne Wright, a Georgia resident since December 1995, was involved in a head-on collision on Lawrenceville Highway, DeKalb County, in March 1996. She was *718 subsequently cited for DUI, failur... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648030 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-10-02T00:00:00 | {
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fcfa10b525c4febb | opinion | ga | In the Interest of R. F. T. |
Eldridge, Judge.
This is an appeal from an adjudication of delinquency. Appellant is a student at Heritage High School in Rockdale County. At the time of the incident in question, she was on “indefinite” juvenile probation for a 1995 adjudication of delinquency based upon her possession of marijuana and methamphet... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648031 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-10-02T00:00:00 | {
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880d89de063dd42f | opinion | ga | In the Interest of L. P. |
Pope, Presiding Judge.
L. P. was adjudicated delinquent after having been found to have committed two counts of vehicular homicide. OCGA § 40-6-393 (a). She appeals, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence.
On October 4, 1996, at approximately 10:30 p.m., L. P. was driving west across the St. Simons Island c... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648033 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1997-10-10T00:00:00 | {
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4f1cc9e6882d0e96 | opinion | ga | Allen v. State |
Johnson, Judge.
A jury rejected Joelynn Allen’s coercion defense and found her guilty on two counts of selling crack cocaine. She appeals from the judgment entered on that conviction, asserting the trial court erred in denying her motion for mistrial when her character was impermissibly placed in evidence.
The m... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648145 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-01-29T00:00:00 | {
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34cbfc58d3f4771c | opinion | ga | Meadows Motors, Inc. v. United Services Automobile Ass'n |
Johnson, Judge.
Meadows Motors, Inc., and its insurer, Universal Underwriters Insurance Company (“Universal”), bring this appeal from the grant of summary judgment to United Services Automobile Association (“USAA”) in this declaratory judgment action. Meadows Motors and Universal also appeal the denial of their mo... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648146 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-01-29T00:00:00 | {
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7cf8902f556296e8 | opinion | ga | National Treasury Employees Union v. Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority |
Blackburn, Judge.
National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) appeals the trial court’s judgment rendered against it in the underlying negligent misrepresentation action brought by Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority d/b/a Medical Center of Central Georgia (the Hospital). 1 NTEU asserts several enumerations of erro... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648150 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-02-04T00:00:00 | {
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046122f79ea2116a | opinion | ga | Toles v. G & K Services, Inc. |
Johnson, Judge.
This case arises from the trial court’s entry of default judgment against Alvin Toles as a sanction for his failure to comply with the court’s orders to pay attorney fees to G & K Services, Inc. (“G & K”) incurred in bringing a motion to compel discovery. We affirm the trial court’s judgmen... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648151 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-02-04T00:00:00 | {
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f85ce62dd5cca2d4 | opinion | ga | Reynolds v. State |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
John C. Reynolds was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration, and failure to maintain lane.
After observing Reynolds’ truck drifting outside his lane on an interstate highway, the arresting officer stopped Reynolds, who smelled st... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648152 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-01-14T00:00:00 | {
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996aa43346b2ca98 | opinion | ga | Fontaine Condominium Ass'n v. Schnacke |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Fontaine Condominium Association (“the Association”) appeals from an order granting permanent injunctive relief, monetary damages, and attorney fees to Richard Schnacke, a condominium unit owner. On appeal, the Association enumerates six errors.
Schnacke purchased his unit in 1980 and fell... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648156 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-02-05T00:00:00 | {
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6e57e07e7bfe05b9 | opinion | ga | Classic Insurance v. Reiger |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Classic Insurance Company (“CIC”) brought this declaratory judgment action against its insured, Melissa Reiger, and Jeron Nelson to determine whether Reiger’s policy covered injuries she sustained in a traffic accident. The trial court granted Reiger’s motion for summary judgment and denied ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648159 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-02-09T00:00:00 | {
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59c902eff5f1db0d | opinion | ga | Roberts v. Brown |
Andrews, Chief Judge.
Roberts and Core appeal from the dismissal of their 42 USC § 1983 claim against the city of West Point and three of its police officers, including Brown, resulting from a search claimed to be illegal.
The complaint was dismissed, based on the statute of limitation, pursuant to the defenda... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648160 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-01-30T00:00:00 | {
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1be2721b1c6f4fd9 | opinion | ga | APAC-Georgia, Inc. v. Richmond County Board of Tax Assessors |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
APAC-Georgia, Inc. (“APAC”) d/b/a Southern Roadbuilders appeals the trial court’s order granting summary judgment to the Richmond County Board of Tax Assessors (“the Board”) and Richmond County and denying APAC’s motion for summary judgment. APAC enumerates four errors, each challenging the ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648162 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-01-26T00:00:00 | {
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fbe3e80fa76a8dd3 | opinion | ga | Ward v. State |
McMuRRAY, Presiding Judge.
Defendant filed this appeal after the trial court denied his plea in bar seeking dismissal of uniform traffic citations charging him with driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, weaving in a roadway laned for traffic and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. We affirm becau... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648163 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-02-13T00:00:00 | {
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fe346120ab4bb36a | opinion | ga | Loftus v. State |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
Defendant was tried before a jury and convicted of three counts of child molestation. The evidence adduced at trial reveals that defendant sexually molested his daughters (ages nine, seven and six at the time of trial) by touching the girls’ private areas with his hands. All three victim... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648164 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-02-13T00:00:00 | {
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80946079c6d87527 | opinion | ga | Hardin v. Leitch |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
Pro se plaintiff Hardin filed this action for damages predicated on theories of conversion and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Named as defendants are RTP Townhouse Association, Inc. and its president, Joan Leitch, who is sued in her individual capacity. The complaint alleg... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648287 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-05-04T00:00:00 | {
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f68024e5f970548a | opinion | ga | Holmes v. Holmes |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
Dorothy Shores Holmes (“petitioner”) filed a petition for a year’s support against the estate of John Thomas Holmes, deceased (“the estate”) in the Probate Court of Muscogee County, Georgia. After the estate’s executor challenged petitioner’s claim that she was the deceased’s common law ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648288 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-05-04T00:00:00 | {
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b4ebef21f6dc01e4 | opinion | ga | Martin v. True |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Melanie Ann Martin, the mother of two minor children, ages nine and twelve, instituted this action against the children’s biological father, John Frederick True III. We granted her application for discretionary appeal from the trial court’s award of joint legal custody to the biological pare... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648289 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-05-04T00:00:00 | {
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7b92db04d7302d97 | opinion | ga | Goshayeshi v. Mehrabian |
Eldridge, Judge.
In this direct appeal following an arbitration award, appellant/ defendant Mohammed Goshayeshi challenges a Cobb County trial *82 court’s order granting plaintiff/appellee’s application to compel arbitration. Appellant asserts that he did not consent in writing to binding arbitration. It is for t... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648246 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-03T00:00:00 | {
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b06a2253edcbc05e | opinion | ga | In the Interest of D. C. N. K |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
On February 28, 1997, the Houston County Department of Family & Children Services (“DFACS”) filed a complaint with the Houston County Juvenile Court alleging that the female child, D. C. N. K. (“D. K”), then aged two years, and the female child, M. B. C. B. (“M. B”), then aged six mo... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648247 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-06T00:00:00 | {
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9409f15bce85071e | opinion | ga | In the Interest of R. M. M. |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
The natural father of three-year-old R. M. M. appeals from a juvenile court order terminating his parental rights. The mother does not contest the termination of her parental rights.
Law enforcement first contacted the Department of Family & Children Services (“DFCS”) about this case a... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648299 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-05-14T00:00:00 | {
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aff985d73c87e7ba | opinion | ga | Minor v. State |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Curtis Minor was convicted of burglary, rape, aggravated assault, and false imprisonment. In his sole enumeration, Minor argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion for continuance.
The victim woke around 1:00 a.m. with Minor, a co-worker, standing beside her bed. He beat her, ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648300 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-22T00:00:00 | {
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c701bcc330989a00 | opinion | ga | Thomas v. International Indemnity Co. |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Elizabeth Lewis Thomas appeals the trial court’s order granting International Indemnity Company (“IIC”) a declaratory judgment and its denial of her motion for new trial.
This case arose from an automobile collision involving Thomas and a car driven by Charles Finney and owned by James Rus... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648301 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-05-19T00:00:00 | {
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6ea228dedd0e78ba | opinion | ga | Golden Plaza, Ltd. v. Richmond County |
Johnson, Judge.
This is the third appearance of these parties over issues relating to condemned property. In January 1997, this Court dismissed two appeals filed by Golden Plaza, Ltd. (Case Nos. A97A1030 and A97A1031) because Golden Plaza failed to obtain a certificate of immediate review from the trial court with... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648302 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-05-06T00:00:00 | {
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c4a4e6e4499b3b0e | opinion | ga | Bledsoe v. Morningside Baptist Church |
Pope, Presiding Judge.
John Bledsoe, the former pastor of Morningside Baptist Church, sued Morningside Baptist, alleging that it wrongfully terminated his employment in violation of the church’s constitution and bylaws. The superior court granted Morningside Baptist’s motion for summary judgment, finding that it h... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648254 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-08T00:00:00 | {
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cfa0e55231fdfad1 | opinion | ga | Crutchfield v. State |
Ruffin, Judge.
Joe Robert Crutchfield was charged with kidnapping, aggravated sodomy, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and two counts of armed robbery. He pleaded guilty to all the charges and was sentenced to various years on the several counts. The Superior Courts Sentence Review Panel of Georgia af... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648255 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-08T00:00:00 | {
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a1922c8e41c35123 | opinion | ga | In the Interest of C. L. R. |
Ruffin, Judge.
Appellant, the mother of C. L. R., appeals from the juvenile court’s orders terminating her parental rights to C. L. R. and placing her with her foster mother for adoption. The mother argues on appeal that there was insufficient evidence to support the termination order and that the juvenile court e... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648256 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-09T00:00:00 | {
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943a41fe9cae0046 | opinion | ga | Ellsworth v. State |
Blackburn, Judge.
Richard E. Ellsworth appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to set aside judgment and motion for writ of error coram nobis. By those motions, Ellsworth contended that the trial court originally erred in denying his motion to acquit pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-170, the speedy trial statute.
... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648257 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-03-31T00:00:00 | {
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24f602fde5169063 | opinion | ga | Easterwood v. State |
Andrews, Chief Judge.
Kenneth Easterwood appeals from the judgment entered after a jury found him guilty of being an habitual violator and driving with a revoked license. Easterwood argues on appeal that the trial court erred in admitting into evidence a statement Easterwood made to police after he was taken into ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648258 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-13T00:00:00 | {
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7cdcd1e5237ad4eb | opinion | ga | Sparrow v. Che |
Andrews, Chief Judge.
George and Gail Sparrow dismissed and then refiled an action against Fu Kuei Che seeking damages arising out of an automobile accident. The trial court dismissed the second action on the basis that it was barred by the applicable statute of limitation and that lack of service on Che in the fi... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648259 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-13T00:00:00 | {
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dd08efba15203ca8 | opinion | ga | Wallace v. Scaffee |
Pope, Presiding Judge.
In this boundary line dispute, both the plaintiff, Jimmy Wallace, and the defendants, James Scaffee, Ronald Kerbow, and Miriam Kerbow, moved for summary judgment. Relying on separate surveys and expert opinions, each party advocated a different boundary line and claimed the undisputed facts ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648260 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-13T00:00:00 | {
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d3eed0930808eae8 | opinion | ga | Wilbanks v. Mai |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Tim Wilbanks and Robin Wilbanks (the “Wilbankses”) entered into an asset purchase agreement to buy Tham Thi Mai’s dry cleaning business. This dry cleaning business operated from two locations, both of which Mai leased from third parties. The purchase agreement provided that prior to the clos... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648261 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-01T00:00:00 | {
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641b8baac907641d | opinion | ga | Phillips & Sons Logging, Inc. v. Pioneer Machinery, Inc. |
Andrews, Chief Judge.
Pioneer Machinery, Inc. sold logging machinery to Phillips & Sons Logging, Inc. The sale contract provided for a $15,000 downpayment plus $125,904 to be paid in 48 monthly installments. Averett Phillips, Glen Phillips and Greg Phillips each personally guaranteed payment of the sums due un... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648264 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-14T00:00:00 | {
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396086f537333c76 | opinion | ga | Willingham v. State |
Ruffin, Judge.
Alan Willingham appeals from the denial of his motion for discharge and acquittal. In his sole enumeration of error, Willingham asserts that the trial court erred in denying his motion because he filed a speedy trial demand and was not tried within the time required by OCGA § 17-7-170. We disagree a... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648265 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-14T00:00:00 | {
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786623a26e612679 | opinion | ga | Calloway v. State |
Andrews, Chief Judge.
Larry Dean Calloway appeals from denial of his motion for new trial after conviction of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a pistol without a license, and discharging a firearm on Sunday. He contends the evidence was insufficient and that he was entitle... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648266 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-15T00:00:00 | {
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897344b52c72e9e2 | opinion | ga | Random Access, Inc. v. Atlanta Datacom, Inc. |
Blackburn, Judge.
On October 11, 1996, Random Access, Inc. was added as a defendant to a lawsuit brought by Atlanta Datacom, Inc. (AdCom) to collect payments for certain telecommunications equipment. 1 In its order adding Random Access, the trial court did not require Random Access to file an answer. AdCom’s seco... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648267 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-15T00:00:00 | {
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14a23a543b6b7593 | opinion | ga | Shiver v. Norfolk-Southern Railway Co. |
Eldridge, Judge.
In Shiver v. Norfolk-Southern R. Co., 269 Ga. 168 ( 496 SE2d 903 ) (1998), the Supreme Court reversed the holding of this Court’s opinion in Shiver v. Norfolk-Southern R. Co., 225 Ga. App. 544 ( 484 SE2d 503 ) (1997). In our opinion, applying Prophecy Corp. v. Charles Rossignol, I... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648268 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-16T00:00:00 | {
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f2ccf8a38c6235fb | opinion | ga | Roberts v. Pearce |
Andrews, Chief Judge.
T. C. Roberts brought this direct appeal from a final order awarding Thomas M. Pearce, Jr. attorney fees under OCGA § 9-15-14. Appeals from orders awarding attorney fees under this Code section require compliance with the discretionary appeal procedure of OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (10) unless the awa... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648285 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-13T00:00:00 | {
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5bdc56bf0af78648 | opinion | ga | Standard Fire Insurance v. Kent & Associates, Inc. |
Andrews, Chief Judge.
Standard Fire Insurance Company (Standard) appeals from the trial court’s order granting summary judgment to Kent & Associates, Inc. (Kent) on Standard’s claim for indemnification, subrogation, and contribution as a result of problems at the Lake Lanier Islands wave pool. Kent argued in i... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648286 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-04-20T00:00:00 | {
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306e2b76ca8f6f2e | opinion | ga | State v. David |
Johnson, Presiding Judge.
The decision of the Court of Appeals in this case having been reversed by the Supreme Court, State v. David, 269 Ga. 533 ( 501 SE2d 494 ) (1998), our decision in State v. David, 225 Ga. App. 541 ( 484 SE2d 278 ) (1997), is hereby vacated, and the judgment of the Supreme Co... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648359 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-07-16T00:00:00 | {
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a0c2f4c52944c431 | opinion | ga | Korey v. Bellsouth Telecommunications, Inc. |
Blackburn, Judge.
In Korey v. BellSouth Telecommunications, 225 Ga. App. 857 ( 485 SE2d 498 ) (1997), we affirmed the grant of summary judgment to BellSouth on its claim against Harold Korey for amounts due on an account for telephone service. On appeal, the Supreme Court reversed, holding that we had incorrec... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648364 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-07-21T00:00:00 | {
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d900ea0d09e111c0 | opinion | ga | Chapparone v. First Florence Corp. |
Pope, Presiding Judge.
Plaintiffs, Anthony and Roseann Chapparone, filed suit against defendant First Florence Corporation d/b/a Best Western Motel to recover damages for more than $20,000 worth of jewelry that was stolen from their room while they were guests of the motel. Best Western answered and then filed a m... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648366 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-07-22T00:00:00 | {
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bafed1fce9afb28b | opinion | ga | Echols v. State |
Beasley, Judge.
Emmanuel Echols pled guilty to theft by receiving stolen property (OCGA § 16-8-7) and was sentenced to five years to serve six months. The judge allowed Echols an alternative to serving the six months by “commuting” the six months to time served upon completion of the diversion center program, with... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648369 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-07-27T00:00:00 | {
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549e732e4dddc78b | opinion | ga | Tolbert v. Maner |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
When Rosabell Agnes Glover died intestate in 1995, she was survived by seven of her eight children. A civil action based on Glover’s death was instituted with two distinct claims: one by Glover’s estate and another by her surviving children. The claim asserted on behalf of the estate sought ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648372 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-07-28T00:00:00 | {
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cb1ed9c9364045d6 | opinion | ga | AHC Physicians Corp. v. Dulock |
Smith, Judge.
This appeal arises out of the trial court’s construction of an employment agreement executed between Malcolm Dulock and appellant AHC Physicians Corporation, Inc. Dulock brought this action against appellants after he was terminated from employment, and the trial court granted partial summary judgmen... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648373 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-06-17T00:00:00 | {
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c85e642cb283a2f0 | opinion | ga | Harrell v. State |
Smith, Judge.
Billy Ray Harrell was found guilty by a jury of burglary. He appeals from the judgment of conviction and sentence entered thereon, contending in his sole enumeration of error that the trial court erred in requiring the jury to continue its deliberations after *687 announcing a verdict. Because we fi... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648374 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-07-30T00:00:00 | {
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a9bd01ff8e631a20 | opinion | ga | In re J. S. G. |
Smith, Judge.
David Howard Earwood appeals from the trial court’s order denying his petition for adoption. Upon review, we conclude that the trial court construed OCGA § 19-8-3 (c) too narrowly and that the petition should have been granted. We therefore reverse the judgment below.
The record shows that J. S. G.... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648375 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-07-30T00:00:00 | {
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2c9062219b67e8c0 | opinion | ga | SunTrust Bank, South Georgia N.A. v. Perry |
Blackburn, Judge.
Plaintiff SunTrust Bank, South Georgia, N.A. appeals the denial of its motion for default judgment, contending that the trial court erred in allowing defendant Diane Perry to open her default.
On July 21, 1997, SunTrust filed a complaint against Perry and others. The complaint sought to hold Pe... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648376 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-07-30T00:00:00 | {
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385a1f7b4335c0ff | opinion | ga | White v. State |
Beasley, Judge.
Patrick White pled guilty to being a habitual violator (OCGA § 40-5-58) and driving under the influence of alcohol (OCGA § 40-6-391). On October 18, 1991, he was sentenced to five years probation on the habitual violator charge and twelve months probation on the DUI charge, to be served consecutive... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648392 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-07-30T00:00:00 | {
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bb4b07f1053d3db1 | opinion | ga | Richardson v. State |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Eugene B. Richardson, Jr., was convicted of aggravated assault, pointing a pistol at another, and carrying a firearm to a public gathering. In his sole enumeration, Richardson challenges the sufficiency of the evidence, claiming he acted in self-defense.
This case arose after Richardson me... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648393 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-07-29T00:00:00 | {
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8ce8a274610f54c5 | opinion | ga | NationsBank of Tennessee, N.A. v. Hardwick Carpets International, Inc. |
Beasley, Judge.
The question in this case is whether a bank’s perfected security interest in the inventory of a carpet manufacturer has priority over a third-party’s later-acquired mechanic’s lien.
In 1991, Hardwick Carpets International, Inc. began using the services of Georgia Carpet Finishers, Inc. to back an... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648394 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-17T00:00:00 | {
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a97e01273ded768e | opinion | ga | Laster v. State |
Eldridge, Judge.
A jury convicted the defendant, Robert McCloud Laster, of arson in the first degree by finding him guilty but mentally retarded. He was sentenced to twenty years to serve ten years, balance on probation. The defendant appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion for new trial.
In the ligh... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648395 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-18T00:00:00 | {
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0ee5087d2491af20 | opinion | ga | Nameth v. State |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
At the conclusion of a bench trial, Daniel G. Nameth, Jr., was convicted of driving under the influence. On appeal, Nameth enumerates two errors.
The evidence, when viewed in a light most favorable to the verdict, showed that Nameth was stopped at a routine roadblock. 1 As Georgia State P... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648396 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-07T00:00:00 | {
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7d3b12ded0815250 | opinion | ga | Johnson v. State |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
Defendant was tried before a jury and convicted of robbery by intimidation. The evidence adduced at trial reveals that a man approached, threatened and robbed the victim while the victim was fueling his car at a service station at about 9:45 in the evening on July 15, 1996. Although the ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648397 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-19T00:00:00 | {
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a72055b1d2e9ca80 | opinion | ga | Parker v. State |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Paul Steven Parker was convicted of trafficking in cocaine. He enumerates two errors on appeal.
This case arose after two officers stopped Parker for failing to maintain a single lane of traffic. As the officers peered into Parker’s car through both front windows, they noticed on the passe... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648398 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-19T00:00:00 | {
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565355d9e97bcbf9 | opinion | ga | Waycross Molded Products, Inc. v. McKelvin |
Beasley, Judge.
In this workers’ compensation case, the State Board awarded benefits to the employee based upon a change in condition for the worse. OCGA § 34-9-104. We granted the employer’s discretionary appeal to determine whether the State Board applied the proper burden of proof and whether the evidence suppo... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648399 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-20T00:00:00 | {
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54bc7cfebd700202 | opinion | ga | Simmons v. Bearden |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
J. E. Simmons appeals the superior court’s judgment denying his petition against Jimmy Bearden and Church Hill Farm, Inc. (collectively “Bearden”), under OCGA § 44-9-59 to remove obstructions on a private way. Simmons contends the superior court erred by finding he “did not keep the field ro... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648400 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-21T00:00:00 | {
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b55899e2ca10b7d5 | opinion | ga | Salters v. State |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
Defendant Jerome Salters, also known, inter alia, as Jerome Jermaine Salter, Kenny Johnson, Minkey, Black Ice, and Jerome Germain Salter, was tried before a jury and found guilty of a single count of armed robbery. The evidence, viewed to support the jury’s verdict, showed that on April ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648401 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-21T00:00:00 | {
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12ff6b8f0e0ec933 | opinion | ga | Semich v. State |
Beasley, Judge.
With the blue lights atop their nearby patrol car flashing, Officers Johnson and Wright directed traffic around a damaged utility pole at 1:30 in the morning. Officer Wright observed an approaching vehicle abruptly turn left into a residential driveway, back out, and proceed in the opposite directi... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648402 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-21T00:00:00 | {
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5a0a0d673efd705b | opinion | ga | Kaplan v. Johnson |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
Prior judicial decrees declared that condominium owners such as plaintiff Floyd A. Johnson held an easement in assigned parking spaces as an appurtenance to condominium ownership, “conditioned upon the continued payment of parking charges.” Kaplan v. Helton, 261 Ga. 524, 525 (2), f... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648403 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-21T00:00:00 | {
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f82306fefae31ded | opinion | ga | Graham v. State |
Pope, Presiding Judge.
Charles Graham appeals from his cocaine trafficking conviction. He argues that the trial court erroneously denied his motion to sup *97 press cocaine and other evidence seized from his apartment pursuant to a search warrant because the warrant was based solely on an affidavit that contained ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648404 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-05T00:00:00 | {
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f86a5bbf366b8a04 | opinion | ga | Vann v. State |
Andrews, Chief Judge.
Jacquelyn Vann appeals from the trial court’s denial of her pleas in bar to prevent prosecution on a DUI accusation after she had pled guilty to reckless driving and speeding arising from the same conduct and had begun service of the sentence entered on that plea.
The record 1 reflects tha... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648406 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-14T00:00:00 | {
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e4515bc4a326c59c | opinion | ga | Willis v. State |
Pope, Presiding Judge.
James Willis, Jr., appeals from his convictions of possessing cocaine with intent to distribute, possessing a firearm during the commission of a crime, carrying a concealed weapon and having an improper license plate. He challenges the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress evidence ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648407 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-27T00:00:00 | {
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4c241a244da3951a | opinion | ga | Moody v. Davis |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
On October 10,1994, plaintiff James H. “Skip” Moody obtained a $75,000 judgment against A. E. “Johnny” Davis. On June 8, 1995, Davis sought protection under the provisions of the federal bankruptcy laws, and plaintiff’s judgment debt was discharged. On May 13, 1996, plaintiff initiated t... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648409 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-31T00:00:00 | {
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2745fbea0734c5c3 | opinion | ga | Armstrong State College v. McGlynn |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
Plaintiff Brien McGlynn brought this action under the Georgia Tort Claims Act (“GTCA”), OCGA § 50-21-20 et seq., against defendants Armstrong State College (“ASC”) and the Regents of the University System of Georgia, seeking to recover for personal injuries sustained when, as a student e... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648412 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-09-01T00:00:00 | {
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549ebd1f2960689e | opinion | ga | Arrington v. State |
Andrews, Chief Judge.
Anthony Wayne Arrington, a paramedic, appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion to be discharged from probation under the First Offender Act, OCGA §§ 42-8-60 through 42-8-65.
On July 9, 1992, Arrington pled guilty to eight counts of a nine-count indictment involving improper use o... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648414 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-09-01T00:00:00 | {
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f940d34bde031dc6 | opinion | ga | Robertson v. State |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
Defendant Robertson appeals his conviction of theft by shoplifting and his felony sentence imposed pursuant to OCGA § 16-8-14 (b) (1) (C). Held:
1. A stockroom person employed in a household goods retail establishment observed defendant enter the store. Some time later, the stock perso... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648415 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-09-01T00:00:00 | {
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3b3c83b806f08ad2 | opinion | ga | Cross v. State |
Eldridge, Judge.
A Walker County jury found Mike Cross guilty of the 1992 burglary and first degree arson of Armuchee Elementary School in Lafayette, Walker County, Georgia, as a result of which the elementary school was almost completely consumed by fire. He appeals. 1
Although Cross enumerates nine errors on ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648416 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-09-01T00:00:00 | {
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0476457fde26ea72 | opinion | ga | Smith v. State |
Blackburn, Judge.
Gary Smith appeals the trial court’s order re-sentencing him to life in prison based upon his conviction of armed robbery. Smith contends that the trial court erred by: (1) allowing a private attorney to participate in the re-sentencing hearing as the district attorney pro tern in violation of OC... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648417 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-09-02T00:00:00 | {
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e26fb2ec20add2a9 | opinion | ga | Laxton v. Laxton |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
In 1987, Kenneth Laxton executed a promissory note and deed to his father, Amos Laxton, “for the express purpose of delaying, hindering or defrauding a potential judgment creditor.” Laxton v. Laxton, 267 Ga. 591, 592 ( 481 SE2d 227 ) (1997). Eight years later, Kenneth Laxton attempte... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648418 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-21T00:00:00 | {
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3b972d76aba4f45c | opinion | ga | Guinn Transport, Inc. v. Canal Insurance |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
In this declaratory judgment action, the trial court granted summary judgment to plaintiff Canal Insurance Company (“Insurer”), limiting insurance coverage under a uniform motor carrier liability policy issued by the Insurer to defendant-appellant Guinn Transport, Inc. (“Guinn Transport”... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648419 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-08-19T00:00:00 | {
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5c5cc650c60b215f | opinion | ga | Gidden v. State |
Blackburn, Judge.
John Wesley Gidden was convicted by a jury of rape, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated sexual battery. Following the denial of his motion for new trial, Gidden appeals, contending that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress his custodial statement in violation of OCGA § 24-3-50. 1... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648420 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-09-08T00:00:00 | {
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ab29f2f16cb32775 | opinion | ga | Graves v. State |
Eldridge, Judge.
In Graves v. State, 269 Ga. 772 ( 504 SE2d 679 ) (1998), the Supreme Court reversed the judgment of this Court’s opinion in Graves v. State, 227 Ga. App. 628 ( 490 SE2d 111 ) (1997). Therefore, we vacate our earlier opinion and adopt the opinion of the Supreme Court as our own.
... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648474 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-02T00:00:00 | {
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11ce7e13ca3f6a7c | opinion | ga | Techwerks, Inc. v. Retail Technologies Corp. |
McMUKRAY, Presiding Judge.
In 1989, Techwerks, Inc. (“Techwerks”) entered into an asset purchase agreement with Retail Technologies Corporation (“RTC”), providing RTC with a computer software product for retail to certain businesses. This agreement provides Techwerks with a security interest in the software and, i... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648482 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-06T00:00:00 | {
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43de91b9d8cfd2b6 | opinion | ga | Warren v. State |
Blackburn, Judge.
Carl Warren was convicted of one count of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated assault. He appeals, contending: (1) *146 that the trial court erred in failing to give, sua sponte, a limiting instruction contemporaneous with the admission of evidence of prior difficulties between Warre... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648483 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-06T00:00:00 | {
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d77edc1df4d20a2b | opinion | ga | Mobley v. State |
Blackburn, Judge.
John E. Mobley appeals his conviction of aggravated assault and cruelty to children following a jury trial. He contends that the trial court erred in failing to give, without a request, a limiting instruction regarding the treatment of similar transaction evidence contemporaneous with the introdu... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648484 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-06T00:00:00 | {
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12b99a163f17eaef | opinion | ga | Joyce v. State |
Blackburn, Judge.
Jamie C. Joyce appeals his convictions for kidnapping and sexual battery, following a jury trial, contending that the prosecutor violated the provisions of OCGA § 17-8-76 (a) in his closing argument to the jury and the trial court committed reversible error by not granting his concomitant request... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648485 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-06T00:00:00 | {
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c31e4dc7ff3e0655 | opinion | ga | Leopold v. St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
This appeal followed an order dismissing Stratton Leopold and others’ (plaintiffs) petition for an injunction to stop the removal and replacement of religious icons and an iconscreen inside the sanctuary at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church in Savannah, Georgia. The trial court’s dismissa... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648488 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-10T00:00:00 | {
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8df2fe27a5bfdd5e | opinion | ga | Bartram Environmental, Inc. v. Reheis |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Bartram Environmental, Inc. (“Bartram”) appeals from a superior court order affirming the decision of an administrative law judge which upheld the State’s denial of Bartram’s application for a solid waste landfill permit. Greg A. Emmons, Ron Smith, and Citizens for a Better Jackson County, I... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648489 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-10T00:00:00 | {
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0d2155add828cd30 | opinion | ga | Cotton States Mutual Insurance v. Stallings |
Eldridge, Judge.
Cotton States Mutual Insurance Company (“Cotton States”) appeals the trial court’s order dismissing its complaint for declaratory judgment against Gloria and Lawrence Stallings on the grounds that a declaratory judgment action was not the proper method for determination of the issues involved in t... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648490 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-10-26T00:00:00 | {
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a622ea8c36f7cbd9 | opinion | ga | Deal v. Children's World Learning Centers, Inc. |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
In this renewal action, plaintiff Jettie J. Deal sued defendant Children’s World Learning Centers, Inc. to recover for personal injuries sustained when plaintiff slipped on defendant’s premises. Billy Deal sued to recover for the lost “society, services and companionship of his wife. . .... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648492 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-12T00:00:00 | {
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19c48a0f77473815 | opinion | ga | Nichols v. Westfield Insurance |
Blackburn, Judge.
Marsha Nichols, individually and as administratrix of the Estate of Harold C. Nichols (Estate), appeals the trial court’s holding of non-coverage and grant of summary judgment in favor of Westfield Insurance Company in its declaratory judgment action. Nichols contends that an insurance policy iss... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648493 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-12T00:00:00 | {
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bbebdd1417bbef05 | opinion | ga | In the Interest of J. E. E. |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
By and through counsel, four-year-old J. E. E. appeals the juvenile court’s denial of the petition for termination of his mother’s parental rights. 1 He enumerates ten errors on appeal.
This case appeared before the court once previously. Our prior opinion vacated the juvenile court’s fir... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648494 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-12T00:00:00 | {
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0b27fe4aa45add7a | opinion | ga | Lofton v. Heritage Realty Co. |
Johnson, Presiding Judge.
After Wanda Faye Lofton’s daughter, Brittany, drowned in a swimming pool at Tara Apartments, Lofton filed a wrongful death action against Heritage Realty Company et al. and the undisclosed owners of Tara Apartments (hereinafter collectively “Heritage”). Lofton appeals from the grant of su... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648495 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-10-29T00:00:00 | {
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e11c6358bd01228f | opinion | ga | Brown v. Levine |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
Appellant Henry Brown filed this direct appeal from prison after the trial court disposed of appellant Brown’s legal malpractice action via summary judgment. The Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996 provides that “[a]ppeals of all actions filed by prisoners shall be as provided in Code S... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648476 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-02T00:00:00 | {
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11263ba12f77c38f | opinion | ga | Dedon v. Orr |
McMurray, Presiding Judge.
William Gayle Dedon, Sr. filed a legal malpractice action against Lynda Wilson Orr and three other attorneys and their respective law firms, alleging these lawyers bungled his automobile accident suit against Rubin Eugene Hawkins by failing to serve Hawkins within 120 days after the case... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648477 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-02T00:00:00 | {
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5cd68290f24f4913 | opinion | ga | Integon Indemnity Corp. v. Henry Medical Center, Inc. |
Beasley, Judge.
Integon Indemnity Corporation’s interlocutory appeal challenges the trial court’s denial of its motion for summary judgment in a direct suit against it by Henry Medical Center, Inc. to foreclose on a medical lien and alleging fraud.
On April 21, 1995, Lillie Mae Slaughter was driving an automobil... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648478 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-03T00:00:00 | {
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22e473f8164c352d | opinion | ga | Cary v. Department of Children & Youth Services |
Judge Harold R. Banke.
Justin Wade Cary and his mother, Nancy Sue Cary, sued the Georgia Department of Children & Youth Services (“DCYS”) alleging negligent supervision and intentional infliction of emotional distress under the Georgia Tort Claims Act and 42 USC § 1983 . The Carys appeal the trial court’s ord... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648479 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-03T00:00:00 | {
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3f3a125d32de3aca | opinion | ga | Cook v. State |
Eldridge, Judge.
A Fayette County jury found Marcus Louis Cook guilty of felony obstruction of an officer. We have reviewed Cook’s five enumerations of error and affirm his conviction.
1. Cook first challenges the sufficiency of the evidence intro *105 duced against him. He contends that (1) the two officers who... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648480 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-03T00:00:00 | {
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868ca8b5264b36b5 | opinion | ga | In the Interest of M. M. |
Beasley, Judge.
A delinquency petition was filed in juvenile court charging M. M. with commission of an act of delinquency, a burglary. At the conclusion of the adjudicatory hearing, the court found M. M. guilty of the offense charged and, following the dispositional hearing, committed him to the State Department ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/5648481 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | ga-gactapp | 1998-11-04T00:00:00 | {
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