Legal Opinion

Thurman v. Unicure, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided October 22, 1979No. 58281PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Underwood, Judge.

This is an appeal by one of the defendants below from an order entered pursuant to Code Ann. § 81A-137 (b) (2) (C) imposing the sanction of striking his answer and defenses and entering judgment against him by default as to his liability. The order was based upon his "wilful failure to comply” with an order compelling discovery. Upon review of the record, authorities from other jurisdictions presented by counsel as well as Georgia authorities, we find that we must affirm.

1. The action is still pending below as to other defendants, and also as to this defendant with respect to…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Sta-Power Industries, Inc. v. AvantCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1975
  2. Williamson v. LunsfordCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1969
  3. Swindell v. SwindellSupreme Court of Georgia · 1975
  4. Houston General Insurance v. Stein Steel & Supply Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1975
  5. Carter v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & SmithCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1974

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Resource Life Insurance Co. v. BucknerCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2010
  2. Nickerson v. Candler Building, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
  3. Addington v. Anneewakee, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1992
  4. Wills v. McAuleyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
  5. Cowley v. First Federal Savings & Loan Ass'nCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1988

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