In a Georgia state trial court, which authority is binding when addressing a breach of contract claim?

In a Georgia state trial court, cases from the Supreme Court of Georgia provide binding authority on matters such as breach of contract claims. This is because the Supreme Court of Georgia is the highest court in the state, and its decisions establish binding precedent that lower courts in Georgia must follow. This principle ensures uniformity in the application of the law throughout the state.

In contrast, federal court decisions do not have binding authority on state courts in matters of state law, including breach of contract claims. Decisions from other Georgia trial courts may serve as persuasive authority, but they do not have binding effect on each other or on higher courts. Respected legal treatises can provide valuable insights and guidance; however, they do not create binding legal precedent. Therefore, the Supreme Court of Georgia's decisions are the decisive authority that governs breaches of contract in Georgia state trial courts.