Legal Opinion
Board of Commissioners v. Stewart
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided October 6, 2008No. S08A1453PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Thompson, Justice.
Sheriff Dee Stewart brought suit against the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County to determine, inter alia, whether the sheriff is authorized to enter into a contract to provide medical services to inmates at the county jail. Finding that the sheriff— and not the board — is so authorized, the trial court enjoined the board from interfering with the sheriffs selection of a medical provider. This appeal followed.
In 2005 the board contracted with Georgia Correctional Health, LLC (“GCH”) to provide medical services to prisoners at the jail. Although the contract was for a…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Board of Commissioners of Randolph County v. WilsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1990
- Chaffin v. CalhounSupreme Court of Georgia · 1992
- Sherrer v. HaleSupreme Court of Georgia · 1982
- Prime Bank v. GallerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1993
- Kendrick v. AdamsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1935
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