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Hoover v. Maxum Indemnity Co.

Citations: 320 Ga. App. 442; 740 S.E.2d 194; 2013 Fulton County D. Rep. 798; 2013 WL 1092845; 2013 Ga. App. LEXIS 208Docket: A11A0284, A11A0285

Court: Court of Appeals of Georgia; March 18, 2013; Georgia; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia granted certiorari in the cross-appeals related to Hoover v. Maxum Indem. Co. The Court reversed the prior judgment of the lower court. As a result, the appellate court vacated its previous opinion in Hoover v. Maxum Indem. Co. and adopted the Supreme Court's judgment as its own. The judgment is reversed, with concurrence from Chief Judge Ellington and Presiding Judge Doyle.

Legal Issues Addressed

Adoption of Supreme Court Judgment by Appellate Court

Application: The appellate court vacated its previous opinion and adopted the Supreme Court's judgment as its own following the reversal.

Reasoning: As a result, the appellate court vacated its previous opinion in Hoover v. Maxum Indem. Co. and adopted the Supreme Court's judgment as its own.

Certiorari Granted by Supreme Court

Application: The Supreme Court of Georgia reviewed the decisions made in the cross-appeals involving Hoover v. Maxum Indem. Co.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Georgia granted certiorari in the cross-appeals related to Hoover v. Maxum Indem. Co.

Reversal of Lower Court Judgment

Application: The Supreme Court of Georgia reversed the decision of the lower court in the case of Hoover v. Maxum Indem. Co.

Reasoning: The Court reversed the prior judgment of the lower court.