GA Court of Appeals Opinions

Robertson v. Parker-Smith - Emergency Motion Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied an emergency motion in the case of Robertson v. Parker-Smith. The appellant petitioned for a Writ of Mandamus but failed to follow the required procedure of filing in the appropriate lower court first.

Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool v. Carpet Cycle, LLC - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia granted a discretionary appeal in the case of Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool v. Carpet Cycle, LLC. The appellant has 10 days from the order date to file a notice of appeal.

Hohmann Jr. v. Richardson - Georgia Court of Appeals Opinion

The Georgia Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Hohmann Jr. v. Richardson, docket number A25A1828. The court reversed the grant of summary judgment in Case No. A25A1730 and affirmed the denial of a motion to dismiss in Case No. A25A1828.

Norhaven Partners LLC v. Justin Rice - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has granted a discretionary application in the case of Norhaven Partners, LLC et al v. Justin Rice et al. The order directs the Appellant to file a Notice of Appeal within 10 days.

Kelley T. Barlow v. SHC Services, Inc. - Wrongful Death Action

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of SHC Services, Inc. in a wrongful death action. The appellants argued the trial court erred in applying the borrowed servant doctrine and granting summary judgment on negligent retention claims.

Jackson v. State - Georgia Court of Appeals Opinion Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Quantavious Jackson. The court found that Jackson's motion to inspect grand jury minutes was not a matter of right and upheld the trial court's denial of his request, citing precedent on grand jury secrecy.

Imara Sudah v. Christopher Butts - Discretionary Application Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals granted a discretionary application in Imara Sudah v. Christopher Butts, allowing review of a trial court order that authorized visitation following allegations of family violence. The court found the case subject to direct appeal and directed the mother to file a notice of appeal.

Gino Miller v. Nicole Adams - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Gino Miller's direct appeal in the case Gino Miller v. Nicole Adams. The dismissal was due to Miller's failure to follow the required discretionary appeal procedures after his legitimation petition was dismissed by the trial court.

Walmart Stores East, LP v. Bettie Leverette - Case Vacated and Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated its prior decision and remanded the case of Walmart Stores East, LP v. Bettie Leverette. The Supreme Court had previously found the $1 million award exceeded nominal damages limits under Georgia law, leaving further resolution to lower courts. The Court of Appeals has now adopted the Supreme Court's opinion and remanded remaining issues to the trial court.

Michael Thomas v. Goggans, Stutzman, Hudson, Wilson & Mize, LLP - Withdrawn Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has granted the appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal in Michael Thomas v. Goggans, Stutzman, Hudson, Wilson & Mize, LLP. The court released jurisdiction back to the trial court upon receipt of the order. This action formally removes the case from the appellate court's docket.