GA Court of Appeals Opinions

Jeremy Knowles v. Chelsea Knowles - Discretionary Application Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals granted Jeremy Knowles' application for discretionary review in the case Jeremy Knowles v. Chelsea Knowles, vacating a previous dismissal order. The court reinstated the application and granted review, directing Knowles to file a notice of appeal within ten days if not already done.

Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company v. Roof Partners, LLC - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Georgia Court of Appeals has granted a discretionary appeal in the case of Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company v. Roof Partners, LLC. The court's order directs the Clerk of State Court to include a copy of the order in the record transmitted to the Court of Appeals.

In Re: Anise Dubois - Medical Consent Ward Case Reversed

The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed a probate court's order appointing the Department of Human Services as the temporary medical consent guardian for Anise Dubois. The appellate court found that the probate court erred in denying the Department's motion to vacate the appointment order.

Irene J. Neeley v. Maren C. Parsell - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the case of Irene J. Neeley v. Maren C. Parsell. The dismissal was based on the appellant filing the notice of appeal beyond the 30-day deadline following the trial court's order.

Georgia Court of Appeals: Application Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed a discretionary application in the case of Wayland Braxton Willis v. Hon. Sheryl B. Jolly. The application was dismissed as having been improvidently docketed and was re-docketed as a petition for writ of mandamus under a different case number.

Piechoczek v. Jones - Case Dismissal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the case of Julianna Piechoczek v. Tudor Jones on March 10, 2026. The dismissal was due to the appellant failing to file the notice of appeal within the mandatory 30-day period after the trial court's order.

Marvin Hillman v. State - Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of Marvin Hillman in case A26A1285. The dismissal was due to Hillman's failure to follow the required procedural steps for an appeal from an order denying an extraordinary motion for new trial.

Pelayo v. Pelayo - Divorce Case Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a divorce case concerning the equitable division of the marital residence. The court found the trial court erred in applying the source of funds rule to the increase in equity due to market forces. The case is remanded with direction for further proceedings.

Everett B. Slay v. Stacie D. Ross - Modification of Custody and Contempt Case

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed trial court orders in a modification of custody and contempt case. The court also cautioned the appellant's attorney regarding the submission of briefs containing fictitious case citations, potentially due to AI use.

Curtis J. Mooney v. State - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the direct appeal filed by Curtis J. Mooney. The court found it lacked jurisdiction, citing a prior Supreme Court of Georgia ruling and the recent enactment of OCGA § 5-6-39.1, which did not apply to Mooney's situation.