Supreme Court of Georgia

Hamon v. Connell

February 7, 2023315 Ga. 760

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia reversed the Court of Appeals and affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion for judgment on the pleadings, holding that an adult child may bring a wrongful death action under the Wrongful Death Act when the surviving spouse refuses, based on equitable principles. The Court also reaffirmed that such motions are reviewed de novo.