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· 4/19/1983

Binns v. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

Citations

  • 301 S.E.2d 877
  • 250 Ga. 847
  • 1983 Ga. LEXIS 656

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • showing of a reasonable or probable basis for denying payment is a complete defense under section 33-34-6
  • burden of proof on insurer to prove good faith, not on insured to prove bad faith
  • a jury’s determination of bad faith should be upheld on appeal where there is any evidence
  • “The question of the insurer’s good faith (or lack thereof) is one of fact for the jury, and the jury’s determination on this issue should be upheld if there is any evidence to support it.”

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Judges: Smith, Marshall

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