Georgia Appeal, Divorce Case, Dismissed
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Susanne E. Krupa v. Timothy E. McLane
Court of Appeals of Georgia
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: A26A1580
Disposition: Dismissed
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Dismissed
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Court of Appeals
of the State of Georgia
ATLANTA,____________________
April 27, 2026
The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:
A26A1580. SUSANNE E. KRUPA v. TIMOTHY E. MCLANE.
On August 4, 2025, the superior court entered a final judgment and decree of
divorce, dissolving the marriage of Susanne E. Krupa and Timothy E. McLane. Krupa
filed a notice of appeal and McLane has filed a motion to dismiss, contending that this
Court lacks jurisdiction. For the reason set forth below, we agree.
Pretermitting the argument McLane raises that Krupa’s pro se notice of appeal
was a nullity because she was represented by counsel, appeals from “judgments or
orders in divorce, alimony, and other domestic relations cases” must be made by
application for discretionary appeal. See OCGA § 5-6-35(a)(2), (b). Compliance with
the discretionary appeals procedure is jurisdictional. Smoak v. Dep’t of Human Res.,
221 Ga. App. 257, 257 (471 SE2d 60) (1996).
Accordingly, because Krupa failed to follow the requisite discretionary
application procedure, we hereby GRANT McLane’s motion to dismiss and
DISMISS this direct appeal.
Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia
Clerk’s Office, Atlanta,____________________
04/27/2026
I certify that the above is a true extract from
the minutes of the Court of Appeals of Georgia.
Witness my signature and the seal of said court
hereto affixed the day and year last above written.
, Clerk.
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