It has long been the rule in Georgia that the award of damages for pain and suffering is determined by the enlightened conscience of fair and impartial jurors. But proposed amendments to Georgia’s Pattern Jury Instructions may expand the factors put before a jury to determine this item of damages. Under the current pattern instructions, […]
Mabry & McClelland, LLP is proud to announce that Partner Walter McClelland has been voted a Georgia “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers® and Atlanta Magazine for significant professional achievement and peer recognition in his field. The “Super Lawyer” recognition is attained by only 5% of lawyers in each state. Notably, Mr. McClelland has achieved this […]
In Maloof v. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, A14A2233 (Ga. Ct. of Appeals, Feb. 24, 2015), an automobile accident case, the Georgia Court of Appeals held that pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 24-8-803(8) a police report falls under the public records exception to the hearsay rule and is admissible. The Court noted that the references in […]