· 9/8/1983
Marchman & Sons, Inc. v. Nelson
Citations
- 306 S.E.2d 290
- 251 Ga. 475
- 1983 Ga. LEXIS 834
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- “An over-simplified account of the history of contribution among joint tortfeasors begins with the premise that at common law contribution was not allowed.”
- “the right of contribution arises out of, but exists separately from, the rights present in the underlying suit”
- “the right of contribution arises out of, but exists separately from, the rights present in the underlying suit”
- “A dismissal with prejudice operates as an adjudication on the merits. It is a final disposition. It bars the right to bring another action on the same claim or cause.”
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Judges: Gregory
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