Sovereign Immunity Cases in Georgia Supreme Court

Browse 5 sovereign immunity cases decided by Georgia Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Defendant Win
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Plaintiff Win

Sovereign Immunity Opinions from Georgia Supreme Court (5)

Smith v. State

State immune from suit for public road maintenance negligence

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-04-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Smith v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Smith, sued the State for alleged negligence in maintaining a public roadway, le...

Kerns v. State

State Sovereign Immunity Upheld in Negligence Case

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-02-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Kerns v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kerns, sued the state for negligence after a state employee allegedly caused a...

Smith v. State

State Sovereign Immunity Bars Negligence Claim for Road Condition

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-10-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Smith v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on October 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Smith, sued the State for alleged negligence in maintaining a public roadway, ...

Smith v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-10-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Smith v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on October 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence ...

City of Madison v. Morgan County Hospital Authority

Hospital Authority must disclose financial records under Open Records Act

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-02-18 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 25/100

City of Madison v. Morgan County Hospital Authority, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on February 18, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether the City of Madiso...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many sovereign immunity cases has Georgia Supreme Court decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 sovereign immunity cases from Georgia Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in sovereign immunity cases at Georgia Supreme Court?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4, Plaintiff Win: 1.

Q: Where can I find plain English summaries of sovereign immunity rulings from Georgia Supreme Court?

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