Yeager v. Corriher

272 Ga. 590 (2000)

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Addressed medical malpractice statute of limitations issues under Georgia law, establishing important principles about when the statute begins to run in cases involving delayed discovery of medical negligence. Balanced patient rights against the need for finality in medical malpractice litigation.

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Case Information

Court: Supreme Court of Georgia
Court Level: State Supreme Court
Date Decided: Monday, October 30, 2000
Citation: 272 Ga. 590 (2000)
Jurisdiction: Georgia

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