GA Court of Appeals Opinions

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.

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.

William Doe v. Archdiocese of Atlanta - Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a trial court's decision to grant summary judgment to the Archdiocese of Atlanta and several parishes in a case involving alleged sexual misconduct by former priests. The court found the plaintiffs' claims were barred by the statute of limitations.

M.B. v. Henry County Board of Education - Opinion Vacated and Remanded

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a lower court's decision regarding a student disciplinary hearing for M. B. v. Henry County Board of Education. The court directed review by the Local Board concerning the timeliness of the disciplinary hearing under OCGA § 20-2-754 (b) (2).

Joseph P. Durham, Jr. v. Brandon Classon - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the case Joseph P. Durham, Jr. v. Brandon Classon due to the appellant's failure to comply with docketing notices and court rules regarding the filing of an enumeration of errors and brief. The appeal is deemed abandoned.

Reliance Health and Home Physician Services, Inc. v. Wesco Insurance Company - Discretionary Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied a discretionary application in the case of Reliance Health and Home Physician Services, Inc. v. Wesco Insurance Company. The docket number for this case is A26D0348. This denial means the appellate court will not hear further arguments on the matter.

State v. Nikolai Chea - Interlocutory Application Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the State's interlocutory application to appeal an order suppressing identification evidence against Nikolai Chea. The dismissal was due to the State's failure to meet statutory requirements for such appeals, including timely filing and certification.

Martin Canty v. State - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal of Martin Canty, who was convicted in 2008 of aggravated sexual battery and child molestation. The dismissal was due to the appellant failing to file a brief and enumeration of errors after his sentence was amended.

KIMMIYAA, LLC v. COFFEE BIANCO, LLC - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal in KIMMIYAA, LLC v. COFFEE BIANCO, LLC due to the appellant's failure to timely file required documents. The dismissal follows a prior jury verdict in favor of Coffee Bianco and an award of attorney fees.

Leticia Guyton v. Tanja Boyd-Witherspoon - Case Transfer

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has transferred the case of Leticia Guyton v. Tanja Boyd-Witherspoon to the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County. The court determined it lacked jurisdiction over the appeal from the Magistrate Court's order.