In this complaint, plaintiff charges defendants with intentional interference with the attorney/client relationship. The plaintiff states that the actions of the defendants in interfering with the attorney/client relationship were willful, wanton, malicious and obtrusive and that punitive damages should be accessed against the defendants.
Attorney Suing Client For Fees In Georgia
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محادثة Here is Rule 1.6, of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct (relevant portions): "A lawyer shall maintain in confidence all information gained in the professional relationship with a client, including information which the client has requested to be held inviolate..."
Common Enemy Rule: Derived from English Common Law, rainwater and other natural sources of water were considered a common enemy to all landowners. Under this rule, each landowner is expected to protect their property from surface and runoff water.
5.1. Each municipal court shall keep a docket for criminal cases, arrests and search warrants, and a separate docket for all other actions.
2020) the Georgia Supreme Court has held that defendants may recover attorney's fees under O.C.G.A. § 13-6-11 in a breach of contract counterclaim. For years, this statute was only available to plaintiffs.
§ 9-15-14(b) authorizes an award of attorney fees when, among other things, a party “unnecessarily expanded the proceedings through improper conduct or acted to cause delay.” And an award of damages under this code section is “intended not only to sanction or deter litigation abuses but also to recompense litigants who ...
Georgia's Zero Tolerance Law imposes strict guidelines for underage drivers. Any driver under the age of 21 with a blood alcohol level of 0.02% or higher, exceeding the legal limit, can face serious legal consequences.
1 : prone to engage in lawsuits or legal maneuvers esp. to an excessive degree a stubbornly defendant 2 : subject to litigation acquired only a possible claim "Wells v. Joseph, 95 So. 2d 843 (1957)"
404 (Ga. 2020) the Georgia Supreme Court has held that defendants may recover attorney's fees under O.C.G.A. § 13-6-11 in a breach of contract counterclaim. For years, this statute was only available to plaintiffs.
Senate Bill 426 resolves this conflict. The new revised O.C.G.A. §§ 40-1-112 and 40-2-140 now limits a direct action against a commercial insurance carrier to circumstances where either (1) the motor carrier is insolvent or bankrupt, or (2) service cannot be obtained against the driver or motor carrier.