State Court of Appeals / Ga. Ct. App.

In the Interest of M. L. C.

Decided April 30, 2001. John H. Ruffin Jr. wrote the opinion for the court.

249 Ga. App. 435 · Cited 54 times

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In the Interest of S. K. L. · 405 S.E.2d 903
In the Interest of C. D. E. · 248 Ga. App. 756
In the Interest of B. M. B. · 241 Ga. App. 609
In the Interest of D. E. K. · 236 Ga. App. 574

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