Legal Opinion

Worn v. Warren

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided April 10, 1989No. A89A0119PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

This is an action for damages for false arrest and malicious prosecution resulting in a jury verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff Warren and against defendant Worn for $19,800. Following the denial of her motion for new trial, defendant appeals. Held:

1. Outside the presence of the jury, plaintiff proffered certain evidence to show the defendant’s propensity toward malice. Apparently, the proffer was, at least in part, in response to a motion in limine by defendant. The evidence consisted of 11 exhibits, each of which documented the course of criminal cases…

2Cases cited23 opinions

  1. Melton v. LaCalamitoCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1981
  2. Darnell v. ShirleyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1924
  3. Ludwig v. J. J. Newberry CompanyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1949
  4. Medoc Corp. v. KeelCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
  5. CARLTON COMPANY v. PossCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1971

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3Cited by9 opinions

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  3. Pirkle v. HawleyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
  4. Lolmaugh v. T.O.C. Retail, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1993
  5. Taylor v. Bennett Chevrolet/Buick, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2005

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