Legal Opinion · Dissent

In the Interest of S. B. H.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided March 8, 1995No. A94A1977Published

1DissentMcMurray, Presiding Judge

“ ‘ “Clear and convincing” is a more stringent standard than “preponderating” and requires a greater quantum and a high quality of proof in [the proponent’s] favor. (Cit.)’ Barber v. Perdue, 194 Ga. App. 287, 289 (390 SE2d 234) (1989). Accord Clarke v. Cotton, 263 Ga. 861, 862, n. 1 (440 SE2d 165) (1994).” In re Estate of Burton, 265 Ga. 122 (453 SE2d 16) (1995). As my view of the quality of the evidence (largely disputed) adduced in the case sub judice differs from *864that of my colleagues in the majority, I respectfully dissent from the judgment affirming the order of the Clayton County…

2Cases cited22 opinions

  1. Blackburn v. BlackburnSupreme Court of Georgia · 1982
  2. Barber v. PerdueCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1989
  3. In the Interest of L. F.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
  4. Clarke v. CottonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1994
  5. In the Interest of H. L. T.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1982

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