Legal Opinion
Beavers v. Gilstrap
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided August 16, 1993No. A93A1705, A93A1706PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Blackburn, Judge.
These appeals arise out of a motor vehicle collision on August 8, 1990, when the automobile driven by Craig Gilstrap struck the rear of the vehicle in which Joann Beavers was a passenger. Beavers commenced this action against Gilstrap to recover for injuries allegedly sustained during the collision.
Prior to the trial, Gilstrap’s insurance carrier entered a covenant of settlement for its $15,000 policy limit, but elected to participate in the trial to defend against damages. Following the trial, the jury awarded Beavers $75,000, but the trial court reduced the award by the…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Jarrard v. CopelandCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
- Cranman Insurance v. Wilson Marine Sales & Service, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
- Alexander v. BlackmonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1973
- Barmore v. HimebaughCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
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- Miller v. Ingles Market, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1994
- Copeland v. Continental KewittCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1995
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