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Local Government Law, R. Perry Sentell Jr.
Local Government Law, R. Perry Sentell Jr.
Mercer Law Review
The year was one of concern and hope, in both private and public affairs. As for the latter, the concern encompassed local government's continuing need for inordinate expenditures of both judicial and legislative attention. The hope was that, at some point, local government would "get it right." This survey graphically illustrates the causes for concern; it also affords glimmers of reason for hope.
Waiver Of Sovereign Immunity: An Analysis Of Gilbert V. Richardson, Susan Hurt
Waiver Of Sovereign Immunity: An Analysis Of Gilbert V. Richardson, Susan Hurt
Mercer Law Review
In Gilbert v. Richardson, the Georgia Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a county waives its sovereign immunity by purchasing liability insurance. On September 1, 1991, Deputy Kathy Richardson responded to an emergency call and collided with Emma and Tommy Gilbert's vehicle. Both Gilberts were injured. The Gilberts brought suit against the Walker County Sheriff's Department, the sheriff, and a deputy sheriff. Plaintiffs alleged that Sheriff Millard, as the employer of the deputy sheriff, was liable for the acts of the deputy while she was acting within the course of her employment. Walker County's Georgia Interlocal Risk Management …