Samuel A. MullmanSep 23Court of Appeals Offers "Collusion" Definition for Vanishing Venue DisputesThe Court of Appeals of Georgia has stated – for the first time – a definition of collusion in the context of vanishing venue. Proof of...
Samuel A. MullmanNov 22, 2022Practice Tip: Object to Jury Charge at Charge Conference and When Jury Returns the VerdictThe form of a verdict and the submission of a special verdict are within the discretion of the trial court, and, absent an abuse of that...
Samuel A. MullmanNov 11, 2022Indivisible Judgment Rule Applies to Judgments Without ApportionmentThe Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed a trial court that refused to apply the indivisible judgment rule based on the underlying...
Samuel A. MullmanJul 6, 2022Court of Appeals Refuses to Expand Corporate Continuation Doctrine and De Facto Merger Doctrine The Court of Appeals offered guidance on the corporate continuation doctrine finding that the factors as stated at common law are the...
Samuel A. MullmanJun 1, 2022COA Muddies the Waters on Good Faith Basis of Offer of SettlementAn offer of settlement for $3,000.00 on a $40,000.00 claim was found to not be made in good faith despite the defendant in the case...