GA Courts

Brenda M. Bush v. Shirley Randolph - Discretionary Appeal Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed Brenda M. Bush's discretionary appeal in the case of Bush v. Randolph. The dismissal was due to the application being filed untimely, nine days after the superior court's judgment, violating the seven-day jurisdictional deadline for dispossessory actions.

Rodriguez v. Georgia Dept. of Corrections - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal of Hjalmar Rodriguez Jr. v. Georgia Department of Corrections. The dismissal was based on two grounds: the appeal was untimely filed, and it failed to comply with the discretionary review procedure required for prisoner civil actions under the Prison Litigation Reform Act.

Girls Galore Inc. v. City of Atlanta - Case Vacated

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a Fulton County Superior Court order that affirmed the City of Atlanta's revocation of Girls Galore Inc.'s alcohol license. The court found potential due process violations and improper application of penalty schemes.

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.

Marquet Antonio Flowers v. Crystal Lashun Flowers - Dismissed Case

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the direct appeal in Marquet Antonio Flowers v. Crystal Lashun Flowers due to failure to follow the mandatory discretionary appeal procedure. The case involved a divorce decree.

Mikai Minter-King v. State - Plea Agreement Enforcement

The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision denying a motion to enforce a plea agreement. The appellate court found that the defendant accepted the initial plea offer, which could not be unilaterally altered by a subsequent prosecutor.

Franklin v. Norman - Georgia Court of Appeals Vacates and Remands

The Georgia Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a trial court's decision in Franklin v. Norman, finding that the trial court erred in failing to award quadruple damages against an expert witness for bad faith fee seeking. The court directed the trial court to impose these damages.

Glenwood Motel Enterprise, Inc. v. Lewayne Martin - Interlocutory Application Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted an interlocutory application in the case of Glenwood Motel Enterprise, Inc. v. Lewayne Martin. The appellant has been granted 10 days from the order date to file a notice of appeal.

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.

Service Complete LLC v. Oxlt LLC - Contract Dispute Affirmation

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a breach of contract claim filed by Service Complete, LLC against OXL,T LLC. The dismissal was based on the contract's conflict with Georgia statutes regulating public adjusters.