Narrative Opinion Summary
In Parker v. Crider Poultry, 275 Ga. 361 (565 SE2d 797, 2002), the Supreme Court reversed the judgment of the Georgia Court of Appeals in Parker v. Crider Poultry, 249 Ga. App. 381 (549 SE2d 711, 2001). The appellate court vacated its previous opinion and adopted the Supreme Court's opinion as its own, resulting in a reversal of the judgment. Judges Andrews and Miller concurred with the decision. Legal representation for the appellant was provided by Capers, Dunbar, Sanders, and Bruckner, while Troutman Sanders represented the appellees, with Steven J. Hewitson and William M. Droze as counsel.
Legal Issues Addressed
Adoption of Higher Court Opinionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court vacated its previous opinion and adopted the Supreme Court's opinion as its own, indicating a change in the legal stance of the case.
Reasoning: The appellate court vacated its previous opinion and adopted the Supreme Court's opinion as its own, resulting in a reversal of the judgment.
Reversal of Lower Court Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court reversed the judgment of the Georgia Court of Appeals, impacting the outcome of the case by adopting the Supreme Court's opinion.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court reversed the judgment of the Georgia Court of Appeals in Parker v. Crider Poultry, 249 Ga. App. 381 (549 SE2d 711, 2001).