GA Courts

Cathy Watson v. Andrew S. Lovvorn - Case Transferred

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has transferred the case of Cathy Watson v. Andrew S. Lovvorn to the appropriate Superior/State Court of Carroll County. The court determined it lacked jurisdiction over the discretionary appeal from a magistrate court judgment.

William H. Waits, III v. Ea Homes, Lp - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal in William H. Waits, III v. Ea Homes, LP. The dismissal was based on the appellant's failure to follow the required procedure for discretionary appeals after the denial of a motion to set aside a prior ruling.

Isaac Woods v. Allstate Insurance Company - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted a discretionary appeal in the case of Isaac Woods et al. v. Allstate Insurance Company. The court found that the plaintiffs had a right of direct appeal from the trial court's dismissal of their breach of contract claims.

Nash Newbill Tuten v. Shawn Emmons, Warden - Habeas Corpus Appeal Transfer

The Georgia Court of Appeals has transferred the case of Nash Newbill Tuten v. Shawn Emmons, Warden to the Supreme Court of Georgia. This action is due to the Supreme Court's exclusive appellate jurisdiction over habeas corpus cases.

Grady Multifamily II v. Courtney Simmons - Application Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed an application for discretionary appeal in the dispossessory action Grady Multifamily II v. Courtney Simmons. The dismissal was due to the application being filed untimely, exceeding the seven-day jurisdictional deadline after the superior court's judgment.

Marcia Anita Johnson v. Jimmy W. Johnson - Case Affirmed in Part

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed in part, reversed in part, and vacated in part a trial court's order concerning a family dispute over partnership and trust assets. The case involves claims related to trusteeship, control, and the validity of actions taken by co-trustees.

Hardy Foods LLC v. MacKenzie Morgan - Interlocutory Application Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted an interlocutory application in the case of Hardy Foods, LLC v. MacKenzie Morgan. The appellant has 10 days from the order date to file a notice of appeal. This order directs the Clerk of State Court to include a copy of this order in the record transmitted to the Court of Appeals.

City of Atlanta v. 120 Piedmont Avenue LLC - Disposition Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied the discretionary application for appeal in the case of City of Atlanta v. 120 Piedmont Avenue LLC. The docket number for this case is A26D0339. This denial means the case will not proceed to a full appeal.

Jerbrea Hanson v. State - Transfer of Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals has transferred two cases, Jerbrea Hanson v. The State and Ananda Dennis v. The State, to the Supreme Court. The transfer is due to constitutional challenges raised in the cases, which fall under the Supreme Court's exclusive jurisdiction.

Shane Yerdon v. State - Criminal Law

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a jury's guilty verdict for Shane Yerdon, rejecting his plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. The court found no reversible error in the trial counsel's handling of the prosecutor's comments regarding the consequences of an insanity verdict.