GA Court of Appeals Opinions

Nirvana Laurel Springs, LLC v. Olaudah Greenwood - Interlocutory Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied an interlocutory application filed by Nirvana Laurel Springs, LLC, also known as Laurel Park Apartments, in the case against Olaudah Greenwood. The docket number for this case is A26I0135.

Geimah v Geimah - Divorce Case Dismissed

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the direct appeal in Reuben Geimah v. Emily Geimah due to the appellant's failure to follow the required discretionary appeal procedure for domestic relations cases. The court cited OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(2), (b) as the basis for dismissal.

Buford Dam Ventures LLC v. Faith Businesses Inc. - Opinion Vacated

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a property dispute case involving Buford Dam Ventures LLC, Big D Foods Inc., and Meeny LLC against Faith Businesses Inc. The court found that the trial court erred by denying the appellants' request for a jury trial on Faith's claim for declaratory judgment.

Travis Carter v. State - Homicide by Vehicle

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed the conviction of Travis Carter for first-degree homicide by vehicle, predicated on a hit-and-run offense. The court found no merit in Carter's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding jury instructions and objections.

State v. Kaiman Lamar Smith - Criminal Case Affirmed

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to suppress evidence in the case of State v. Kaiman Lamar Smith. The appellate court found that the initial traffic stop for a burnt-out headlight was not supported by reasonable articulable suspicion, leading to the suppression of evidence related to a DUI charge.

Interlocutory Application Denied by Georgia Court of Appeals

Interlocutory Application Denied by Georgia Court of Appeals

Cameron v. Jmp Pizza, Inc. - Personal Injury Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia reversed and remanded a summary judgment granted to JMP Pizza, Inc. The court found that the plaintiff's personal injury claims against the pizza company were not time-barred and should relate back to the initial complaint filed against the employee driver. The case will proceed to further trial court proceedings.

Yonathan Michael v. Bethlehem Desta - Property Partition Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a lower court's order directing the partition of property between co-tenants Yonathan Michael and Bethlehem Desta. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's adjustment of the parties' accounts during the partition process.

Wesley Romine v. State - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Wesley Romine for multiple sex offenses against a minor. The court found that Romine's trial counsel was not constitutionally ineffective, rejecting his argument for a new trial. The ruling upholds the original sentencing.

Brandon Cox v. State - Criminal Law Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed the conviction of Brandon Cox for disorderly conduct and obstruction of an officer. Cox appealed based on several grounds, including the trial court's jury instructions and ineffective assistance of counsel.