Georgia Law

Admitting Medical Records in Probate Court as an Exception to the Hearsay Rule

Former OCGA § 24-3-18 (now § 24-4-826) provides a hearsay exception for medical reports in civil cases without requiring the…

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How Do I Open an Estate In Georgia?

After a loved one dies, it is sometimes necessary to open an estate to access accounts or other property owned…

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How Do I file a Deed in Georgia?

The first step when filing a deed is to have the deed prepared. Although it is not required, we suggest…

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What is the Rule Against Perpetuities?

The Rule Against Perpetuities routinely stumps law students and lawyers, and can turn home-made documents into disasters. A deed, trust…

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Where do I file a case in Georgia? (Venue)

Venue, as a general matter, indicates where (in which court) a legal matter should be filed. It is sometimes confused…

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Georgia Counties and Cities

Georgia Counties and Cities with links to Probate Court, Clerk of Superior Court, Legal Organ and other relevant information. General…

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Arbitration: In Pending Case Before Georgia Supreme Court, Nursing Home Seeks to Compel Arbitration

On the Georgia Supreme Court's Argument Calendar for May 18, 2021 is Clinch Healthcare Center Et. Al. v. Fountain, As…

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Cap on noneconomic damages in Medical Malpractice Case was unconstitutional

In Atlanta Oculoplastic Surgery, P.C. v. Nestlehutt, 286 Ga. 731 (2010), the Georgia Supreme Court considered whether arbitrary limits to…

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Elder Abuse: BOOTH v. THE STATE, No. S21A0010 (Ga. May 3, 2021)

In Booth v. State, the Georgia Supreme Court considered the appeal of a daughter convicted of killing her mother. Booth…

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In Terrorem Clause: Giller v. Slosberg (Ga. Ct. App. April 27, 2021)

In Giller v. Slosberg, an elderly father revoked an existing power of attorney, executed a new power of attorney, and…

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