GA Court of Appeals Opinions

Patel v. Eager Holdings, LLC - Declaratory Judgment Action

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed a lower court's decision in Patel v. Eager Holdings, LLC, finding that the declaratory judgment action did not present justiciable issues. The court reversed the order that granted summary judgment to the plaintiffs and declared Monica Patel no longer a member of the company.

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.

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.

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.

Duane Allen Jenkins v. ABM Industries, Inc. - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal of Duane Allen Jenkins v. ABM Industries, Inc. The dismissal was due to the appellant filing the notice of appeal 33 days after the trial court's order, exceeding the statutory 30-day limit. This lack of timely filing means the court lacks jurisdiction.

Tiffany Wells v. Sterling Atlanta Apartments - Emergency Motion Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted an emergency motion in Tiffany Wells v. Sterling Atlanta Apartments, LLC, staying a superior court order that dismissed Wells's petition for review. The stay is in effect until Wells files an application for discretionary appeal or the time to do so expires.

Court of Appeals of Georgia dismisses interlocutory application

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed an interlocutory application filed by Traditions Health, LLC and other defendants. The dismissal was due to the trial court's certificate of immediate review being filed fifteen days after the order, exceeding the ten-day jurisdictional limit.

Irwinville Peanut & Grain v. Roberts - Interlocutory Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied an interlocutory application filed by Irwinville Peanut & Grain, Inc. in the case against James Hugh Roberts. The disposition was ordered on March 3, 2026, with docket number A26I0129.

Adria Blalock v. Kbc Ventures - Discretionary Application Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed a discretionary application filed by Adria Blalock against Kbc Ventures. The court found it lacked jurisdiction because the application was untimely filed more than seven days after the magistrate court's judgment, violating OCGA § 44-7-56(b)(1).

Kothari v. Dunwoody Lakes Condominium Association, Inc. - Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal in Kothari v. Dunwoody Lakes Condominium Association, Inc. (Docket No. A26A1317). The dismissal was due to the appeal being duplicative of a previously filed appeal in Case No. A26A1279.