Legal Opinion
In Re Burton
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided September 20, 1999No. S99A1179PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Carley, Justice.
Laura J. Burton is an attorney who represented the wife in a child custody action. Although the case originated in the superior court, that court transferred the proceeding to the juvenile court for investigation and determination. OCGA § 15-11-6 (b). The juvenile court entered a final order which was adverse to Ms. Burton’s client. Shortly thereafter, the husband filed in the superior court a motion to cite Ms. Burton for contempt and to issue a restraining order against her. According to the allegations of this motion, Ms. Burton had disclosed to a named reporter certain…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- In Re CraneSupreme Court of Georgia · 1985
- Blackwell v. CantrellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1984
- Garland v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1985
- Insurance Co. of North America v. JewelCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1968
- Williams v. Memorial Medical Center, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1995
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3Cited by14 opinions
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