Legal Opinion
Jenkins v. Smith
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided June 7, 2000No. A00A0470PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Ellington, Judge.
A Fulton County jury awarded Richard T. Smith, P.C., a legal professional corporation, $600,000 on the firm’s claim against Stephen L. Jenkins, a former member of the firm, for misappropriation of firm property. The jury awarded Jenkins nothing on his counterclaim for the value of his one-half interest in the firm on the date of his departure. Jenkins appeals the denial of his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (“j.n.o.v.”) or for a new trial. Because the evidence did not support the verdict, we reverse.
1. Jenkins contends the trial court erred in denying his…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Singer v. Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, P.C.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1982
- Southeast Consultants, Inc. v. McCrary Engineering Corp.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1980
- Tallent v. McKelveyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1962
- Bull Street Church of Christ v. JensenCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
- Outdoor Systems, Inc. v. WoodsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1996
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3Cited by6 opinions
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- Bob Davidson & Associates, Inc. v. Norm Webster & Associates, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
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- Stoker v. BELLEMEADE, LLCCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2005
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