Young v. Carter

In my opinion, the trial judge had no alternative under Georgia court decisions but to rule as he did in this case. However, I think the time has come to end this continuing charade over whether or not a defendant has liability insurance. It holds the law up to ridicule by laymen and thereby contributes to an unfortunate disrespect for law, order, courts and justice.

This case is a perfect example of the application of Georgia’s irrational rules. We begin with a sanctimonious principle of law that it is reversible error to admit evidence of liability insurance (O’Neill Mfg. Co. v. Pruitt, 110…