Legal Opinion
Edmonds v. Bates
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided February 7, 1986No. 71124, 71232PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Beasley, Judge.
The three doctors who were sued in this medical malpractice action moved for summary judgment. It was granted to Drs. Lipsius and Simone and denied to Dr. Bates, all on the ground of the statute of limitations. OCGA § 9-3-71. Edmonds, the patient, appeals from the judgment granted, and Dr. Bates appeals from the judgment denied.
To entitle defendants to summary judgment, “ ‘undisputed facts as disclosed by the pleadings and evidence must negate at least one essential element entitling plaintiff to recovery and under every theory fairly drawn from the pleadings and evidence…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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3Cited by18 opinions
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