Legal Opinion

White v. Scott

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided March 8, 2007No. A06A2191PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ellington, Judge.

Bobby W. White appeals from an order of the Stephens County Superior Court denying his motion for new trial in this personal injury automobile accident suit brought by Carolyn and Julius Scott. The jury found in favor of Carolyn Scott only, awarding her $25,000 in damages and $22,500 in attorney fees and costs of litigation. White contends the trial court erred in submitting the issue of litigation expenses to the jury. White also raises as error the court’s giving or failing to give several jury charges. For the following reasons, we reverse.

1. White contends the trial court…

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2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Daniels v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
  2. Jackson v. MeadowsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1981
  3. Webster v. BrownCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1994
  4. Valdez v. Power Industry Consultants, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1994
  5. Avant Trucking Co. v. StallionCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1981

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Horton v. DennisCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2013
  2. Melanie Granger v. Mst Transportation, LLCCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2014
  3. French v. DilleshawCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2012
  4. Lowery v. RoperCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2008
  5. State v. StaffordCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2007

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