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Southern Trust Insurance v. Braner

Citations: 177 Ga. App. 477; 340 S.E.2d 671; 1986 Ga. App. LEXIS 1467Docket: 69456

Court: Court of Appeals of Georgia; January 8, 1986; Georgia; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The decision made by the Court of Appeals in Southern Trust Ins. Co. v. Braner, 174 Ga. App. 247 (329 SE2d 569), has been vacated following a reversal by the Supreme Court in Braner v. Southern Trust Ins. Co., 255 Ga. 117 (335 SE2d 547). Consequently, the judgment of the Supreme Court is now adopted as the judgment of the Court of Appeals. The judgment is affirmed with Judges Deen and Sognier concurring. Legal representation for the appellee includes William J. Neville, Jr., George N. Skene, and Mary Skene.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Supreme Court Judgment by Court of Appeals

Application: Following the Supreme Court's reversal, the Court of Appeals has affirmed the judgment as its own, indicating agreement with the higher court's decision.

Reasoning: Consequently, the judgment of the Supreme Court is now adopted as the judgment of the Court of Appeals. The judgment is affirmed with Judges Deen and Sognier concurring.

Legal Representation in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The legal team representing the appellee in the appellate proceedings is noted, highlighting the attorneys involved.

Reasoning: Legal representation for the appellee includes William J. Neville, Jr., George N. Skene, and Mary Skene.

Reversal of Court of Appeals Judgment by Supreme Court

Application: The Supreme Court's decision in Braner v. Southern Trust Ins. Co. reversed the previous ruling by the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court's judgment is now adopted by the Court of Appeals.

Reasoning: The decision made by the Court of Appeals in Southern Trust Ins. Co. v. Braner, 174 Ga. App. 247 (329 SE2d 569), has been vacated following a reversal by the Supreme Court in Braner v. Southern Trust Ins. Co., 255 Ga. 117 (335 SE2d 547).